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French Legation |
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802 San Marcos St, Austin,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
30° 16' 2.1",
-97° 43' 53.4756"
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Texas State Historical Marker |
Erected in the year 1841 by Conte Alphonse De Saligny charge d'affaires for King Louis Philippe of France, to the Texas Republic. He lived here 1841-1842. House constructed of Bastrop pine, in Louisiana Bayou style. Furnishings include several pieces once owned by Saligny. Purchased by state of Texas in 1945. Placed in custody of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, who restored the house and maintain the property.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008
StoppingPoints.com Editorial on French Legation: | Now houses the French Legation Museum. Website: French Legation Museum Phone: (512) 472-8180 |
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French Legation Historical Marker Location Map, Austin, Texas
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