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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

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 walking distance of this marker: Kleinert Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kesselus Building (about 400 feet away); Bastrop County Jail (about 500 feet away); Baron de Bastrop Monument

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(about 600 feet away); Bastrop County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Dr. Sayer's Office (about 800 feet away); Captain James Burleson (about 800 feet away); Home Town of Texas Confederate Major Joseph D. Sayers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bastrop.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Bastrop Advertiser (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

The P. O. Elzner House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 15, 2022

2. The P. O. Elzner House and Marker

The view of the P. O. Elzner House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 15, 2022

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)

The P. O. Elzner House image. Click for full size.

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 676 times since then and 41 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.