Leon Valley Historical Society

Leon Valley Historical Society Restoration of the Huebner-Onion Homestead and Stagecoach Stop The Huebner-Onion Homestead stands on six-lane Bandera Rd. In the 1930s, Judge John F.

(State Highway 16), its original site, at the historic center of the Leon Valley community. Since 2000, the half-acre homestead site has been owned by the 501(c)(3) non-profit Historical Society of Leon Valley. The homestead of early Leon Valley settler, Joseph Huebner, was the first stagecoach and wagon stop on the road from San Antonio to Bandera. Remarkably intact, the homestead buildings are i

mportant representative structures from the Early Texas period. Located on one-half acre, the complex include the 1862 two-story, limestone block homestead, and 1858 cookhouse, and a stacked stone barn circa 1870. Joseph Huebner acquired the property in 1858 and operated a ranch and stagecoach stop from 1858 to 1882. Joseph Huebner (1823-1882) is buried on part of the former family lands now accessible to the public. Onion and his wife Harriet acquired 39 acres of the Huebner property and the family continuously occupied the site until Harriet Onion’s death, in 1983. After her death, it was never occupied, and suffered from fires and vandalism. The property was purchased by Intown Suites in 1999, but after efforts by members of Society, Intown Suite gave the Homestead proper and its outlying buildings to the Society, and the City of Leon Valley leased the natural area to the Society.

With profound respect and deepest gratitude for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
05/24/2026

With profound respect and deepest gratitude for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Something interesting from our friend, Paula Allen ...https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/virtual-archive-gives-pub...
05/23/2026

Something interesting from our friend, Paula Allen ...
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New online portal gives access to San Antonio public art collection. City-owned artworks available for viewing in online catalog.

Nostalgic fun for your calendar 😍
05/23/2026

Nostalgic fun for your calendar 😍

The historic venue, once known as the Mission Drive-In Theater, is hosting its annual family film series complete with free admission, free parking, complimentary popcorn and live entertainment before each film. 👇 Full story at the link in the comments.

Sharing something we learned about how to properly display the flag this weekend, in memory of those who gave their all,...
05/23/2026

Sharing something we learned about how to properly display the flag this weekend, in memory of those who gave their all, and as a testament to our resilience. Hope you like it too:

Veterans' groups share Memorial Day flag rules and the mistakes many Americans still make when displaying the flag.

We are here and ready for YOU!
05/16/2026

We are here and ready for YOU!

From our house to yours...with love and appreciation.
05/10/2026

From our house to yours...with love and appreciation.

05/02/2026

Come out to play on May 16! Harriet Onion's BD Party, May 16, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Huebner-Onion Homestead and Stagecoach Stop.
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04/30/2026
Dear friends - as the sun dips low over the mesquite and the hill top glows gold in the last light, we gather with kin, ...
12/24/2025

Dear friends - as the sun dips low over the mesquite and the hill top glows gold in the last light, we gather with kin, beans on the stove and cornbread in the oven. Snow may not always visit Texas, but the warmth of family and neighbors, and a chorus of Christmas songs on the radio sure does. May your days be merry, your boots stay comfy, and your hearts stay big as the Lone Star sky this Christmas season!

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