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.