Texas Historical Marker #03820
Old Stanard Home. On land owned by John James, surveyor of Bandera and Castroville townsites, and by Confederate general John Bell Hood. Hostile Indians prevented construction until 1878, two years prior to founding of Medina. Owned by Standard family since 1889. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965. #3820
?, Medina, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #02760
Joe H. Newcomer. Special Texas Ranger, Deputy Sheriff, Justice of Peace, Bandera County. World War II shipboard security officer for chemical company. Also Uvalde alderman, county clerk, chief of police. Member Internationl Association of Chiefs of Police. President Texas Chapter, F.B.I. National Academy Associates. A founder and president Southwest Texas Peace Officers Association. Married first Mary Etta McCain; second, Avis W. Adcock. Recorded, 1968. #2760
?, Medina, TX, United States