Landmark Inn State Historic Site

The Landmark Inn is a historic inn and state historic site in Castroville featuring limestone structures from the 1800s. The two-story main building sits on the Medina River bank alongside gardens and mill remnants from that era.

Swiss immigrants Cesar and Hannah Monod built the property in 1849 as a residence and trading post for travelers. Over the following decades, it became an important stopping point as the surrounding region grew and developed.

The buildings reflect how Alsatian and German-speaking settlers shaped this area during the 1800s, creating their own neighborhoods. Visitors can see how these communities maintained their traditions through the structures they built and the way they organized their daily lives around the site.

The site offers several rooms for overnight stays and is open for visits during daylight hours. Be aware that the property sits along the river, so access may be more difficult during heavy rains.

The property once housed a water-powered mill that processed grain and lumber for the community until the 1920s. Visitors can still see the mill remains today and understand how central it was to the local economy.

Location: Castroville

Inception: 1853

Address: Florella and Florence Sts.

Website: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/landmark-inn-state-historic-site

GPS coordinates: 29.35487,-98.87472

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05