Constructed in 1898 for Robert and Rachel Emma (King) Smith, this home was built for the daughter of John R. King, an early Texas military and political leader. King’s descendants have owned the home since its construction except for the years 1911-14. Wade Lorenz (1896-1930), a former Texas Ranger who later lived here, was a Stockdale businessman and rancher. The house is a variation of the I-house plan and features decorative woodwork on the porches.