Utopia, Texas
This building is referred to by the locals and the historical marker, by the front door, as the Old Rock Store.
This was originally the two-story home of R.H. Kincheloe, one of the first citizens of Utopia. It was built out of "native rock" in 1873 in Sabinal Canyon near the Sabinal River
In 1946 the home was partially torn down (the second story was removed) and abandoned. According to an undated newspaper article, some years later the property was purchased by Mr. Otis Fowler. He laid a new floor, re-roofed the one story building and plastered the walls. It was to be used in
connection with Mr. Fowlers' lumber business.
Down through the years the building has been a home, post-office, general store and store house, and most recently, Windmill Feed & Supply. The building is currently vacant and, once again, in need of repair. Not bad for an old-timer.
info from: hmdb.org (The Historical Marker Database) and tshaonline.org (Texas State Historical Association)
Utopia, Texas
This building is referred to by the locals and the historical marker, by the front door, as the Old Rock Store.
This was originally the two-story home of R.H. Kincheloe, one of the first citizens of Utopia. It was built out of "native rock" in 1873 in Sabinal Canyon near the Sabinal River
In 1946 the home was partially torn down (the second story was removed) and abandoned. According to an undated newspaper article, some years later the property was purchased by Mr. Otis Fowler. He laid a new floor, re-roofed the one story building and plastered the walls. It was to be used in
connection with Mr. Fowlers' lumber business.
Down through the years the building has been a home, post-office, general store and store house, and most recently, Windmill Feed & Supply. The building is currently vacant and, once again, in need of repair. Not bad for an old-timer.
info from: hmdb.org (The Historical Marker Database) and tshaonline.org (Texas State Historical Association)