George W. Sampson Home
Former confederate Army Captain and leading Austin merchant George W.Sampson (1825-88), Married Mary Goodwin Hall (b.1845), niece of Gov. Edmund J. Davis. Their wedding in 1872 was the first held in the Governor's Mansion. In 1875 the Sampson built this house of native limestone, hand-cut at the site. A cistern stored rainwater for what was possibly Austin's first complete indoor plumbing system. The gallery with Corinthian columns was added in the 1920's. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982.
30.2739° N, 97.7479° W
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Where to Find It
NE corner of Rio Grande and W. 10th streets. Marker is affixed to building, facing Rio Grande Street, on private property.
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