Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Robertson Home
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
1. Robertson Home Marker
Built by Col. E.S.C. Robertson and wife, Mary Elizabeth (Dickey).
Rare ante-bellum plantation complex, comprising home, servant quarters, land, family cemetery, stables. Still a working ranch.
The house, occupied by fifth generation of Robertsons, is an example of Classical Revival style. Shows Palladian influence in its recessed porches and gallery rooms forming terminal pavillions balancing a central gabled portico.
Erected 1967 by the State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4305.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 56.494′ N, 97° 32.542′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Marker can be reached from Interstate 35 Frontage Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salado TX 76571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of White House Aide Mary Elizabeth Carpenter (here, next to this marker); Home of Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson (here, next to this marker); Stagecoach Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Log Cabin at the Stagecoach Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); E.S.C. Robertson
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
2. Robertson Home
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,092 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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