Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Brizendine House
Photographed By Keith Peterson, September 3, 2007
1. Brizendine House Marker
This simple Vernacular Rough Ashlar house represents the life style of the late 19th century working middle class family in Austin. The exterior proportions of the structure reflect Victorian influence. Built of limestone about 1870 by John R. Brizendine (1829-1914), an Austin carpenter, machinist, and miller. Brizendine, a native of Kentucky, lived here until his death. Mrs. Elizabeth Gordon bought the home in 1928, and members of her family lived here until 1972.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6453.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 30° 16.443′ N, 97° 44.777′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker is on West 11th Street east of Nueces Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 W 11th 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. Edward Clark House Outbuilding (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George W. Sampson Home (about 500 feet away); Heman Marion Sweatt (about 500 feet away); Third Site For Travis County Government
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, September 3, 2007
2. Brizendine House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,191 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
