Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Barr Mansion
Built in 1898 for cotton merchant William Braxton Barr (1864-1902) and his wife, Matilda (Tilly) Birdwell (1868-1951), this home was designed by Austin architect Charles Page. Barr named the surrounding community after his grandfather Capt. Erasmus Sprinkle (1813-1906), with whom he built a cotton gin and general store. When cotton prices fell in 1920, the thriving town of Sprinkle began to decline. The home, which features ornate Eastlake styling, remained in the Barr family until 1980.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15620.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 30° 21.113′ N, 97° 38.836′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. Marker is at the intersection of Sprinkle Road and Springdale Road, on the right when traveling east on Sprinkle Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10463 Sprinkle Road, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Methodist Episcopal Church of Mount Salem Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); Aynesworth-Wright House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms (approx. 1.4 miles away); 700 Year Old Live Oak (approx. 2.4 miles away); Boyce Family Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Oertli Dairy (approx. 3 miles away); Decker Swedish Evangelical Free Church and Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Fiskville (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,935 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.