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Wells-LaRue House

Austin, Travis County

Marker Text

Built about 1850 by famed pioneer architect Abner Cook, for Waymen Wells, who lived 10 miles north, but needed town house for business and pleasure trips. His grandchildren, the LaRues, moved in to attend school sessions. Third generation now lives in the home.

Marker Details

Address 4524 Ave F
Location Description
Marker # 14592
Dedicated 1963
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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