Details for French Legation
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507014828
Data
| Marker Number | 14828 |
| Atlas Number | 5507014828 |
| Marker Title | French Legation |
| Index Entry | French Legation |
| Address | 802 San Marcos St |
| City | Austin |
| County | Travis |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 621960 |
| UTM Northing | 3349057 |
| Subject Codes | French immigrants/immigration; houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year | 1962 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | RTHL medallion and plate |
| Marker Text | Erected in the year 1841 by Conte Alphonse Dubois 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. |