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.
