Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Driskill Hotel
Built 1885-86 by Col. Jesse L. Driskill (1824-1890), cattle king who moved to Austin in 1869. Brick dressed with limestone. Had three grand entrances – one the largest arched doorway in Texas. “Ladies’ Entrance” was on northeast, bust of Col. Driskill is over south arch, busts of his rancher sons on east and west. Rich furnishings were selected by Col. Driskill, who leased out his hotel – Southwest’s finest when it opened, Christmas 1886.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Erected 1966 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13931.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 30° 16.082′ N, 97° 44.481′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker is on Brazos Street south of East 7th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 604 Brazos Street, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sixth Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of John Bremond & Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Littlefield Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephen F. Austin Hotel (about 400 feet away); Hotel Provident and Heierman Building (about 500 feet away); Angelina Eberly Statue (about 500 feet away); Platt-Simpson Building (about 500 feet away); Saint David’s Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Also see . . . The Driskill Hotel. (Submitted on December 19, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,142 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 19, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on August 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on December 19, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.