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R. L. Perkins Home

Bastrop, Bastrop County

Marker Text

Boyhood home of Joseph L. Sayers, U. S. Congressman, Texas governor (1899 - 1903); chairman, Board of Regents, University of Texas. Built before 1851. Texas dog-trot style. Hand-pegged and grooved heart pine. Ell, porches, hall, bay window, 2nd story, stairs added later. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

Marker Details

Address 1307 Church St.
Location Description 1307 Church St., Bastrop
Marker # 9217
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code governors; cabins, log houses; national/federal official
Latitude, Longitude 30.114249, -97.320683

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