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B. D. Orgain House

Bastrop, Bastrop County

Marker Text

This double-galleried Victorian residence was constructed in 1888 for Benjamin Darby Orgain (1843 - 1917), a prominent area banker, attorney, and civic leader. His wife Drucilla (Johnston) (d. 1931) was an assistant teacher in the local Colorado Institute. The exterior of their home features intricate detailing and fishscale shingling. The interior includes woodwork of pine, cherry, mahogany, and walnut. Orgain family members owned the house until 1947. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

Marker Details

Address 1508 Church St.
Location Description SW corner Church and Cedar streets
Marker # 9215
Dedicated 1981
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.116472, -97.321652

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