Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Governor O. M. Roberts' House
Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007
1. Governor O. M. Roberts' House Marker
President of the 1861 Secession Convention and a Confederate officer, Oran M. Robert (1815-1898) served as governor of Texas from 1879 to 1883. After leaving office, he became a law professor at the University of Texas. He built this cottage at Third and Main Street and settled there after his retirement in 1893. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Faubian bought the house in 1901 and moved it to this site. They altered the front porch and roofline, adding Victorian touches.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9743.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 30° 34.539′ N, 98° 16.478′ W. Marker is in Marble Falls, Texas, in Burnet County. Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 819 7th St, Marble Falls TX 78654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marble Falls Depot (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christian-Matern House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hoag-Faubion-Fuchs House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Otto Ebeling House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Roper Hotel
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007
2. Governor O. M. Roberts' House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,257 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
