Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
French Embassy
Photographed by Richard Denney, February 6, 2016
1. French Embassy Marker
This site, originally purchased by Anson Jones who later became the last President of the Republic of Texas, was sold by Jones on September 15, 1840, to Alphonse de Saligny, Charge D'Affaires of his majesty, Louis Philippe, the King of the French, to the Republic of Texas. Saligny built the house and occupied it until April 1, 1842. The building was later owned by John Mary Odin, first Bishop of the Diocese of Galveston, and by Moseley Baker, hero of the Texas Revolution and Congressman of the Republic. Joseph W. Robertson, who bought the property from Baker in 1848, was responsible for the name Robertson Hill. The home was owned by his heirs until it was purchased by the State of Texas in 1945.
Erected by Austin Kiwanis Club of Austin, Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1842.
Location. 30° 15.998′ N, 97° 43.905′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. It can be reached from the intersection of San Marcos Street and East 8th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is
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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 walking distance of this marker: French Legation (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hilltop Gathering of Indigenous People (within shouting distance of this marker); George A. Peterson House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Green & White Grocery (about 800 feet away); Ebenezer (Third) Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Victory Grill (approx. Ό mile away); Randerson-Lundell Building (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Richard Denney, February 6, 2016
2. French Embassy Marker
Also see . . . French Legation Museum. (Submitted on February 12, 2016.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on November 22, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
