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The Robert Tod Robinson House

Point Blank, San Jacinto County

Marker Text

Adjacent to property of Governor George T. Wood, and on high ground near juncture of waterways and land trails important in early Texas, this was originally a log house with wide front verandas on the two floors. It was built in 1857 by Point Blank planter Robert Tod Robinson (1826-1878), copying style from his native state of Alabama. He brought up a large family; his descendants include soldiers, statesmen, and civic leaders. The log house was covered with siding in 1919, and facade was modified in 1970s. A descendant owns and preserves it. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975

Marker Details

Address 500 TX 156
Location Description SH 156, W side, 0.1 mi. S of Wilderness Rd. on private property
Marker # 7667
Dedicated 1975
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code houses, residential buildings; pioneers
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 30.737361, -95.214916

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