Historical Marker

Cleveland-Anson House

Historical marker location:
US 67, Valera, Texas
( From Valera take US 67 west about 0.5 mile. House is located on private property on the south side of the highway.)
Marker installed: 1970

First fine house in area. Built in 1880 by George P. Cleveland, a sheep rancher. Structure, of native stone and lumber hauled from Fort Worth by ox-wagon, has two-foot walls. Second owner was Englishman Billy Anson, son of the Earl of Litchfield. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970.