Texas Historical Marker

Garcia-Valadez House

Alpine · Brewster County · placed 1968 · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

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Brewster County, Texas

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Built in 1890 by Trinidad Garcia, ranch hand. Original four rooms had adobe walls 27 to 33 inches thick. Was a social center for many years.

Since 1926, home of Thomas Valadez, a leading local merchant, and family house now has eight rooms. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968

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