North Austin Civic Association in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Old Zimmerman Home
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 29, 2007
1. The Old Zimmerman Home Marker
Edward E. Zimmerman came to Texas, 1844, from Germany; settled here, 1854, with wife Regina Reinhard. They had 5 children. Zimmerman built this early Texas farmhouse, 1861, of hand-hewn cream colored rock from nearby hills; lumber from Bull Creek mills. One of first residences on route of Shawnee Trail (used by traders, immigrants, Indians, and famous as a cattle trail in 1850s and 1860s). Regina once shot a bear at back door.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 15021.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 30° 21.837′ N, 97° 42.818′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in North Austin Civic Association. It is on Payton Gin Road west of Colonial Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker and house are located on the property of The Settlement Home for Children. Gates may be locked during off hours. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 Payton Gin Rd, Austin TX 78753, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fiskville (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Quarry Site
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Another marker is no longer nearby. First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Austin (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Walden Mill at Bull Creek Historical Marker
Also see . . .
1. Shawnee Trail. Handbook of Texas Online entry for Shawnee Trail referenced on marker. (Submitted on March 19, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)
2. Walden Mill on Bull Creek. Marker references lumber from Bull Creek mills used in house construction. This is likely the Walden's mill on Bull Creek. (Submitted on September 9, 2019, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)
3. Historical Marker Application. From the Portal to
Photographed by Richard Denney, September 11, 2016
2. The Old Zimmerman Home Marker
Photo of marker in context. Marker is on the southeast end of house (right end when facing house).
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 29, 2007
3. The Old Zimmerman Home
Photographed by Richard Denney, September 11, 2016
4. Close-up of hand-hewn limestone
Marker notes that house was made from "hand-hewn cream colored rock". In this close-up near front door the marks from cutting the limestone are evident.
Photographed by Richard Denney, September 11, 2016
5. Austin Historic Landmark Plaque
Rear of the house near entrance to office now located in the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 5,478 times since then and 434 times this year. Last updated on September 9, 2019, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on September 11, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
