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| DayTrippers Tour of the Huebner Onion Homestead in Leon Valley |
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| Shady Retreat at the Onion House near Bandera Road |
Carol Poss, Author and Tour Guide, and the Leon Valley Historical Society Presenters, Darby and Mike
Historical Artifacts Found on Homestead
Cemetery Marker August DayTripping
Living in Braun Station, I make a lot of trips up and down Bandera Road throughout the week. When driving through our Sister Town of Leon Valley, I sometimes check out the progress of the pioneer homestead known as the Onion House. It's located right along Bandera Road so it's easy to spot. I've watched over the past years as it has gone from near ruins to a National Register of Historic Places. With leaders like Carol Poss, the Leon Valley Historical Society has made some big strides. It's now open for touring and activities. Today our DayTrippers travel club checked out our local history and made some discoveries that are practically in our own backyard.
Built in 1862 by Joseph Huebner, the Onion House was also once a stagecoach stop. Travelers going from San Antonio in the 1800's, to the towns in the Hill Country, would stop there. It was considered a hard drive from San Antonio. The house is actually named after the Onion family. The John F. Onions have been noted in Texas Law. One was a member of the Texas Legislature, another a longtime district judge, and his twin brother an attorney.
Local legend says that the Onion House is haunted. Our tour guide related to us that a San Antonio paranormal group, aka "ghostbusters" will be visiting next week to look for ghosts. Our DayTrippers group hiked over to the cemetery via the Huebner Creekbed and natural area trails to pay our respects to the past. A fenced-in cemetery grave and shrine marks the spot.
The above 4 photos depict
the Onion House tour, featuring the home's restored interior, molasses press, fireplace, and historical marker.
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The above 4 photos depict the Onion House tour, featuring the home's restored interior, molasses press, fireplace, and historical marker.
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