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Historical Details

Type

Medallion & plate

Year

1965

Address

19801 Scenic Loop Rd.

City

Helotes

La Quinta de las Piedras (Miguel Menchaca House)

Home of Miguel Menchaca, descendant of prominent Canary Islanders who came to texas 1731. Stone villa built in 1850's. In its thick rock walls are "gun-slits" for observation, defense. Spring under house supplied water in times of siege. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.

Historical Codes

BH

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