Details for The Old Zimmerman Home

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507015021

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Marker Number 15021
Atlas Number 5507015021
Marker Title The Old Zimmerman Home
Index Entry Zimmerman Home, Old, The
Address 1600 Peyton Gin Road
City Austin
County Travis
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 623617
UTM Northing 3359817
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings; German immigrants/immigration
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size RTHL medallion and plate
Marker Text Edward E. Zimmerman came to Texas, 1844, from Germany; settled here, 1854, with wife Regina Reinhard. They had 5 children. Zimmerman built this early Texas farmhouse, 1861, of hand-hewn cream colored rock from nearby hills; lumber from Bull Creek mills. One of first residences on route of Shawnee Trail (used by traders, immigrants, Indians and famous as a cattle trail in 1850's and 1860's). Regina once shot a bear at back door. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

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