Marker Inscription
This simple vernacular rough ashlar house represents the life style of the late 19th century working middle class family in Austin. The exterior proportions of the structure reflect Victorian influence. Built of limestone about 1870 by John R. Brizendine (1829-1914), an Austin carpenter, machinist, and miller. Brizendine, a native of Kentucky, lived here until his death. Mrs.Elizabeth Gordon bought the home in 1928, and members of here family lived here until 1972. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1974
About this site
Brizendine House is a historical marker in Austin, Travis County, dedicated in 1974. 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 30.2740, -97.7456 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Travis County Courthouse (courthouse), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Travis County Government, Third Site for, Zachary Taylor Fulmore, and Central Christian Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5453006453. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
