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Kallus House

La Grange, Fayette County

Marker Text

Built in 1885-86, the house became the residence of the Kallus family in 1916. Moravian native Frank J. Kallus (1872-1951) came to Texas in 1890 and later taught school in nearby Ellinger. He married Elizabeth Weisner, and the couple had four children. Two years after her death in 1902, he moved his family to La Grange, where he was a county official and lawyer. The home transferred to daughter Anna Kallus (d. 1995) upon his death. It reflects Gothic Revival styling in projecting bays and ornate details. Features include a corner entry and a separate cellar house. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004

Marker Details

Address 451 N. Franklin
Location Description 451 N. Franklin
Marker # 15434
Dedicated 2004
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code houses, residential buildings; law, lawyers; Gothic Revial (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 29.909472, -96.878251

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