Robson, W. S.

(Feb. 4, 1851 - Oct. 7, 1905) Georgia native William Sion Robson migrated to Texas with his parents in 1852. After settling in Round Top (17 miles NE), the family moved to the La Grange area in 1863. After working as a butcher, Robson served in several public offices, including tax assessor and deputy district clerk. In 1880 he and his wife Lucy (Praetorius) (1854-1922) built the original section of this home. Robson became a lawyer and in 1890 was elected Fayette County Judge, a position he held for three terms. A charter member of Texas Bar Association, he was also active in political and fraternal groups. (1982)

Robson, W. S. is a historical marker in La Grange, Fayette County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Fayette County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 209 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.9114, -96.8757 near La Grange. The nearest cataloged historic site is Meerscheidt House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Kaulbach Home, St. James Episcopal Church, and Lenert House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5149004311. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.