Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

James T. Brown House

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

1. James T. Brown House Marker

Inscription. On land originalby owned by B.J. Smith, James T. and Lucretia Brown had this dwelling built ca. 1858. It is a fine example of a common house form in early Austin featuring a central door, flanking windows and Greek Revival details such as these front porch columns. Austin Landmark 1974

Erected by City of Austin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 30° 16.194′ N, 97° 44.767′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of Guadalupe Street and W 7th Street on Guadalupe Street. The marker is located at the north side of the house by the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 1/2 Guadalupe St, 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: Old B.J. Smith Property (a few steps from this marker); Eugene Bremond House (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillips-Bremond-Houston House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bremond Block Historic District (about 400 feet away); North Cottage (about 400 feet away); North-Evans Chateau

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(about 500 feet away); Ira Hobart Evans (about 500 feet away); Austin Woman’s Club (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Original Site of First Presbyterian Church (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

The view of the James T. Brown House and Marker (right side) from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

2. The view of the James T. Brown House and Marker (right side) from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.