This historic building in Castroville served many commercial purposes after its construction in the 1850's. Its final use was as an electric power generating plant, which brought the first electric lights to Castroville and was finally closed in 1935. Later, it was converted to accommodations in the 1940's and renamed Landmark Inn. The inn continues to operate. For day-use visitors, there is an interpretive exhibit hall, which tells of the development of Castroville, Landmark Inn, and the mill.
Location:
402 E Florence Street, Castroville Texas 78009
Telephone
830-931-2133
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(Concan) Garner State Park
(San Antonio) Government Canyon State Natural Area
(Bandera) Hill Country State Natural Area
(Castroville) Landmark Inn State Historical Park
(Canyon) Palo Duro Canyon State Park
(Seguin) Sebastopol State Historical Park
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01/10 Coming to The Castroville area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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