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This residence is one of several erected in south Austin during the 1890's by Developer Nichols Dawson (1864-1939). Constructed of stone quarried in the vicinity, the small houses were similar in design, with Hexagonal front bays. Dawson's partner in the real estate venture was his sister Mary (molly) (1853-1933), A prominent local educator. She was principal of Fullmore school in south Austin and later operated her own private school. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1978
Mary Street Stone House is a historical marker in Austin, Travis County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 336 historical markers documented in Travis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 641 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.2482, -97.7624 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Millbrook (Roy-Hardin House) (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Becker School, Green Pastures, and Moonlight Towers.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5453006445. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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