Historical Marker

La Quinta de las Piedras (Miguel Menchaca House)

Marker installed: 1965

Home of Miguel Menchaca, descendant of prominent Canary Islanders who came to texas 1731. Stone villa built in 1850's. In its thick rock walls are "gun-slits" for observation, defense. Spring under house supplied water in times of siege.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.