Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Austin Woman’s Club
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, December 22, 2020
1. Austin Woman’s Club Marker
Begun as family residence by Mrs. Catherine North in 1874. Completed in style of French Chateau by Austin banker, Maj. Ira Evans, 1892.
Bought by charter members, A.W.C., 1929. Remodeled, using 19th century materials.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6430.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 30° 16.265′ N, 97° 44.812′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker is at the intersection of San Antonio Street and West 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on San Antonio Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 708 San Antonio Street, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ira Hobart Evans (here, next to this marker); 1933 Austin Public Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emma West Flats (about 400 feet away); Gilfillan House (about 400 feet away); Joseph and Mary Robinson Martin House (about 500 feet away);
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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, December 22, 2020
2. Austin Woman’s Club Marker Area
Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 8, 2007
3. Austin Woman’s Club
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,116 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. 3. submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
