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Old Cornelson-Fehr House

Bastrop, Bastrop County

Marker Text

Originated 1850 as frame cabin of John Cornelson. Enlarged after 1854 by Joe Fehr, who used brick from Lottmans' kiln, east of town. Texas Legislature in 1954 designated building and area an historic shrine of Texas. Now Bastrop County Museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 702 S. Main St.
Location Description 702 S. Main St., Bastrop
Marker # 9173
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.106643, -97.319961

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