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- King Louis Philippe ordered Alphonse Dubois de Saligny of France to Austin in 1839 to become the French liaison to the Republic of Texas. He insisted on being called "Count" and built this home on 22 acres of land in 1841. While waiting for building to cease, he was involved in a dispute over pigs and moved to Louisiana. He never returned to Texas and did not spend a single night in this home. In 1848 Dr. Joseph Robertson purchased the home and passed it on throughout his family for years; in 1949 the State of Texas acquired it. The home has been restored and even houses a French Creole kitchen.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 512 472 8180
- fax: +1 512 494 9962
- send email
Address:
- 802 San Marcos St
- Austin, TX 78702
Neighborhood:
East AustinHours:
- Tu-Su 1p-5p; Hours vary by event
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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