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

St. Charles House

(1871)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

1. St. Charles House Marker

Inscription. Built by Sebra G. Brush. Operated as St. Charles Hotel & Restaurant by Madame Saffroni, known as St. Charles Hotel until 1924.

Erected by City of Austin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 30° 16.039′ N, 97° 44.382′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is on East 6th Street west of Trinity St, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located along the wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 E 6th 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: The Ritz Theater

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(here, next to this marker); a different marker also named St. Charles House (here, next to this marker); Platt-Simpson Building (a few steps from this marker); Smith-Hage Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Leslie (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerry Creagh (within shouting distance of this marker); Julius C. Wright (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

The view of the St. Charles House Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

2. The view of the St. Charles House Marker along the street

The St. Charles House is the left building of the group image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

3. The St. Charles House is the left building of the group

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.