Long before Blake Smith Lodge was built, the Smith family was part of a remarkable chapter in Mexia’s history. Beginning in 1912, William Blake Smith Sr. joined other local businessmen in the search for oil and gas beneath Limestone County—helping set the stage for the boom that would transform the town.
Years later, that story took physical form in Blake Smith Lodge, an architect-designed Texas retreat whose original plans and specifications still survive today. Nearly a century later, the lodge remains at the heart of Smith Ranch.
Original architectural plans dating to 1933 document the lodge at the heart of Smith Ranch. Massive timbers, natural materials and enduring craftsmanship give the home a character that would be difficult to recreate today.
Massive timbers, natural materials and substantial construction give the lodge its unmistakable character.
Nearly a century later, the original lodge remains remarkably intact—its history visible in the details.
Surrounding Blake Smith Lodge are approximately 200 acres of Texas countryside shaped by generations of family life. Mature oaks frame the approach to the home, while open acreage stretches toward stock tanks and land currently being leased for cattle grazing.
Today, the property offers something increasingly difficult to find: room to preserve what has endured while imagining what could come next.
Built on a scale rarely seen in homes of its era, the Great Room is defined by massive Louisiana cypress trunks, East Texas pine logs and a soaring stone fireplace that has anchored generations of gatherings.
Nearly a century later, it remains what it was intended to be—the heart of the lodge.
LOUISIANA CYPRESS · EAST TEXAS PINE · MASSIVE STONE FIREPLACE
A welcoming formal dining space just beyond the Great Room, where family and guests gather for memorable meals, celebrations and holiday traditions.
A relaxed gathering space just off the kitchen, the den opens to an informal dining area and offers a comfortable counterpoint to the scale of the Great Room. Original log walls and warm wood details carry the character of the lodge into a space made for everyday living.
The bedrooms offer comfortable, private spaces throughout the lodge, combining the warmth and character of a historic home with the comfort expected for everyday living and extended stays.
The kitchen blends timeless character with modern functionality, featuring thoughtful updates, quality finishes and a welcoming layout designed for both everyday living and gathering with family and guests.
Rooms shaped by generations, preserved with remarkable character and offered fully furnished.
Nearly a century of history has shaped Smith Ranch. Its next chapter is waiting to be written. Offered fully furnished and accompanied by separate guest quarters, the property presents an uncommon canvas for a private retreat, family compound, hospitality concept, intimate gatherings—or simply a remarkable place to call home.
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Smith Ranch · Mexia, Texas