Brenham in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Old St. Anthony Hotel
Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 3, 2019
1. Site of Old St. Anthony Hotel Marker
Center of Brenham hospitality for 122 years. Originally a two-story log stage depot adjoined by a log cabin complex called the Washington County Hotel.
Changed owners several times through the years. General Sam Houston once stayed here while campaigning against secession.
Renamed St. Anthony Hotel 1914 by new owner Mrs. A. A. Hacker, who did extensive remodeling. Served as a transfer station for train passengers and as a bus terminal. Her hotel was noted for more than 30 years for its hospitality and annual Christmas Day open house and egg nog party.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8385.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 30° 10.075′ N, 96° 23.768′ W. Marker is in Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (State Highway 105) and North Market Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 East Main Street, Brenham TX 77833, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. KTTX/KWHI Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bassett and Bassett Banking House (within shouting distance of this
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 3, 2019
2. Site of Old St. Anthony Hotel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
