Henry V. and Rebecca Robertson Homestead
Tennessee native Henry Villars Robertson (1803-1856) first came to Texas in 1826 with his cousin, the Empresario Sterling Clack Robertson. He returned to Tennessee, where he married Rebecca Oldham (1805-1881) in 1828. Ten years later the couple, with their children and slaves, came to Texas and established a plantation at this site. Their home, which originally featured a dogtrot between the two main rooms, was built in the 1850s from native materials. The homestead is an important reminder of early colonization efforts in Texas.
30.2548° N, 96.3132° W
Where to Find It
From Brenham, take SH 105 NE to FM 50, go N on FM 50 to FM 2621, go E to Randerman Rd., go E to Kuykendall Rd., go S 2/10 mi. to home on W side of road.
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