Historical MarkerSampson Building
Austin · Travis County · Dedicated 1982 · THC Atlas #5507014087
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Completed in 1860 by master builder Abner Cook, this structure first housed the general merchandise store of George W. Sampson (1825-1883) and Abram Henricks. After Henrick's death in 1865, Sampson maintained an office here, and leased the remainder of the building for other commercial and professional enterprises. The Italianate structure, which features arched windows and fine stonework, has remained in the Sampson family for more than 100 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
About this site
Sampson Building is a historical marker in Austin, Travis County, dedicated in 1982. 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 30.2689, -97.7427 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stephen F. Austin Hotel (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The Walter Tips Company Building, Norwood Tower, and Paramount Theater.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014087. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
