Mary Elizabeth Bales
(1870-1941)

woman

Died aged c. 71

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Commemorated on 1 plaque

Texas Historical Marker #10249

John Matthew Cape House. This late Victorian style home was built in 1902 for the family of John Matthew Cape (1861-1933). Cape owned several cotton gins along the San Marcos River and was instrumental in the organization of San Marcos Utilities and the State Bank & trust Co. He and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Bales (1870-1941). Had 7 children. Outstanding features of the Cape House include its decorative woodwork and the wraparound porch on each story. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985 #10249

316 W. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX, United States where they lived