Texas Historical Marker

Rothe-Rowe Ranch House

D'Hanis · Medina County · placed 1972 · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

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Medina County, Texas

The story

On land bordering Fort Lincoln (garrisoned by U.S. Army, 1849-53) and Woll Road (travel artery, 1840s-80s), owned after 1860 by Fritz Rothe and brothers. Louis Rothe (1843-1921) built this native stone house in 1882.

Successive owners have had noted guests, including Gen. Jonathan Wainright, U.S.A. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

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