Marker Inscription
This Victorian cottage was built in 1875for architect Jacob Larmour (1822-1901), who came to Austin with his family in 1871. He played a major role in the design of many of the city's commercial and residential buildings and was appointed State Architect in 1879. Pharmacist Oscar G. Eckhardt bought the home in 1910, and it remained in his family for more than 50 years. Originally located at 1909 Whitis, thehouse was moved to this location in 1979. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
About this site
Jacob Larmour House 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 30.2813, -97.7451 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is West Hill (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include J.W. & Cornelia Rice Scarbrough House, Hancock, Hugh B., House, and Denny-Holliday House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014246. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
