San Marcos br/Hays County, Texas br/29 52.728' N 97 57.095' Wbr/903 Belvin Street br/br/Text: This Victorian residence with its unusual central chimney was erected in 1886 for the growing family of Sam R. Kone, Jr. (1855-1941), a successful merchant, active Mason, and member of the San Marcos City Council, 1914-15. His wife Laura (Smith) (1859-1937) taught art at Coronal Institute before her marriage. Educator Florence Kone (1883-1971), one of six Kone children, lived here 80 years. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Yarbrough, Jr., also owned, occupied, and preserved the home.