La Grange in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

W. S. Robson

(Feb. 4, 1851 - Oct. 7, 1905)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2026

1. W. S. Robson Marker

Inscription.
Georgia native William Sion Robson migrated to Texas with his parents in 1852. After settling in Round Top (17 miles NE), the family moved to the La Grange area in 1863. After working as a butcher, Robson served in several public offices, including tax assessor and deputy district clerk. In 1880 he and his wife Lucy (Praetorius) (1854-1922) built the original section of this home. Robson became a lawyer and in 1890 was elected Fayette County Judge, a position he held for three terms. A charter member of Texas Bar Association, he was also active in political and fraternal groups.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4311.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 29° 54.575′ N, 96° 52.517′ W. Marker is in La Grange, Texas, in Fayette County. It is on North Monroe Street south of E Fannin Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 N Monroe St, La Grange TX 78945, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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: Webb-Schneider House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. James Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); City Library Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Casino Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bradshaw-Killough House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First U.S. Postal Rural Mail Route in Texas (approx. ¼ mile away); La Grange Depot Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Sundial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2026

2. W. S. Robson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 21 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.