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

Inscription.

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. Marker can be reached from the intersection of San Marcos Street and East 8th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located near the entrance to the French Legation Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 San Marcos Street, Austin TX 78702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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); Ebenezer (Third) Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Victory Grill (approx. ¼ mile away); Randerson-Lundell Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Stuart Female Seminary (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Also see . . . French Legation Museum. (Submitted on February 12, 2016.)

Photographed By Richard Denney, February 6, 2016

2. French Embassy Marker

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 565 times since then and 27 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.