Hyde Park in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Shipe House
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 7, 2007
1. The Shipe House Marker
Monroe Martin Shipe (b. 1847) had this residence built in 1892 in Austins Hyde Park, a suburb which he developed on the site of the old state fairgrounds. A man of broad vision, Shipe brought innovative changes to the citys form of government, its public transportation system and other matters of civic concern. His home, partially constructed of wood from the fair grandstand, stands as a monument to his achievements.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14361.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 30° 18.052′ N, 97° 43.853′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Hyde Park. It is at the intersection of Avenue G and East 39th Street, on the right when traveling south on Avenue G. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3816 Avenue G, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Philquist-Wood House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texas Confederate Woman's Home (approx. Ό mile away); Texas Confederate Woman's Home Context (approx. Ό mile away); Williams-Weigl House
this page online
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, January 4, 2021
2. The Shipe House Marker Area
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 7, 2007
3. The Shipe House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,840 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 16, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on January 7, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. 3. submitted on January 16, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
