Historical Marker
Rothe-Rowe Ranch House
Historical marker location:
FM 1796, D'Hanis, Texas
( On private property off FM 1796)
Marker installed: 1972
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.