Cornelius, F., House

Midfield

Year Marker Erected: 1971
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Location: from Midfield go north on SH 71 approximately 2 miles; 120 east on one lane paved road approximately 2 miles (turns to dirt road approximately .5 miles from house)

Marker Text:
Friedrich Caspar Cornelius (1850-1946) migrated from Germany to Texas in 1870, shortening name to F. Cornelius. From employers he learned ranching. By 1875 he owned cattle; bought land here in 1882; built house 1886-88 of lumber hauled from Indianola on an ox-drawn slide. Despite storms and floods, he held and added to his lands, giving portions to his children as they came of age. He was a charter member of the old trail drivers' association. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971