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Lowell Smith Home

Rio Vista · Johnson County · placed 1965 · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Civil War

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Johnson County, Texas

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Of pine and poplar lumber and other materials from an 1850 house acquired by John Wesley Smith, Civil War veteran and banker who came to Johnson County in 1868. Built this home 1887. Used square iron nails.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

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