Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Daniel H. Caswell House
Daniel H. Caswell came to Austin from Nashville, Tennessee, about 1895. He purchased a cotton oil manufacturing company, bought and sold cotton, and in 1899 built a cotton gin. When completed for his family in 1900, this house was located in the far northwest corner of the city. The Caswell House, which exhibits influences of Late Victorian, Colonial Revival, and Chateauesque styles, features a corner turret and porches supported on rusticated piers.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6454.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 30° 16.737′ N, 97° 44.845′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker is on West Avenue near 15th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1404 West Avenue, 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. Sparks House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Granger House and The Perch (about 500 feet away); Herblin – Shoe House (about 500 feet away); McLendon-Price House (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Smith-Clark-Smith House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Edward Mandell House Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Austin's Moonlight Towers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Also see . . . History of the Caswell House. The house is now owned by the Austin Journal Forum and is used for private functions. (Submitted on December 24, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,225 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.