Arsenal in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Chabot House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023

1. Chabot House Marker

Inscription. Originally from England, George Stooks Chabot (1821-1902) was a commission merchant dealing in cotton, wool, and hides. He and his wife Mary (Van Derlip) (1842-1929) built this two-story stone house in 1876. The design includes several galleries with carved bracketing. Chabot's grandson, Frederick Charles Chabot (1891-1943), was a noted historian who wrote a number of books on local and state topics. The Chabot family lived here until 1940.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1978

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 796.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 29° 24.795′ N, 98° 29.584′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Arsenal. It is at the intersection of Madison Street and East Sheridan Street, on the right when traveling south on Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 Madison St, San Antonio TX 78204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oscar and Rachel Berman House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Norton-Polk-Mathis House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elias and Lucy Edmonds House (about 400 feet away); The Hugman House (about 500 feet away); J.M. and Birdie Nix House (about 500 feet away); Alfred Giles House (about 500 feet away); Charles F.A. and Emilie Hummel House (about 600 feet away); King William Neighborhood (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Carl Wilhelm August Groos House (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. George S. Chabot House. This simple masonry house with elaborate frame verandahs was built for English cotton merchant George Chabot. It is the most elegant structure on Madison Street. (From The King William Area: A History and Guide to the Houses by Mary V. Burkholder and Jessie N.M. Simpson; via San Antonio Registry) (Submitted on October 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. King William Historic District (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023

2. Chabot House Marker

National Register nomination submitted for the district, which includes the Chabot House and was listed in 1972. (Prepared by Wayne Bell and Roxanne Williamson, Texas State Historical Survey Committee; via National Archives) (Submitted on October 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 705 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.