Details for The Old Zimmerman Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507015021
Data
| 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 |