Historical Marker
F. Xavier Schmidt House
Historical marker location:
Castroville, Texas
( Corner of Lisbon and Naples, Castroville.)
Marker installed: 1966
Built about 1870 by German artisan who constructed many houses in area. Cypress logs were floated down the Medina River, adzed lengthwise for attic timbers. Has 22-inch walls of limestone quarried nearby; hand-carved stone fireplace; outside kitchen, unique stairway landing.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.