Bastrop in Bastrop County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
P. O. Elzner House
Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022
1. P. O. Elzner House Marker
Inscription.
P. O. Elzner House. . A native of Germany who came to Bastrop in 1858, P.O. Elzner (1848-1918) erected this Victorian house after purchasing this property in 1878. The site overlooked the Colorado River docks where merchandise for Elzner's store was delivered. The residence of, Bastrop pine with Eastlake detailing on the curved porch, was enlarged by Elzner's son, Bruno A. Elzner (1879-1957). Occupied by the Elzner family for three generations, it was deeded in 1968 to Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Dubois.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976. 2nd Plaque ,
Entered in , the National Register , of Historic Places , 1978.
A native of Germany who came to Bastrop in 1858, P.O. Elzner (1848-1918) erected this Victorian house after purchasing this property in 1878. The site overlooked the Colorado River docks where merchandise for Elzner's store was delivered. The residence of, Bastrop pine with Eastlake detailing on the curved porch, was enlarged by Elzner's son, Bruno A. Elzner (1879-1957). Occupied by the Elzner family for three generations, it was deeded in 1968 to Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Dubois.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
2nd Plaque
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1978
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9183.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 30° 6.52′ N, 97° 19.205′ W. Marker is in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Walnut Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. The marker is located front right side of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 Main Street, Bastrop TX 78602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kleinert Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kesselus Building
3. The view of the P. O. Elzner House and Marker from the street
(the marker is on the right side of the corner on the house)
Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022
4. The P. O. Elzner House
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on April 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
