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Erected in the year 1841 by Conte Alphonse Dubois De Saligny, Charge D'Affaires for King Louis Philippe of France, to the Texas Republic. He lived here 1841-1842. House constructed of Bastrop pine, in Louisiana bayou style. Furnishings include several pieces once owned by Saligny. Purchased by State of Texas in 1945. Placed in custody of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, who restored the house and maintain the property.
French Legation is a historical marker in Austin, Travis County, dedicated in 1962. It is one of 320 historical markers documented in Travis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 591 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.2670, -97.7322 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rogers--Bell House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include George A. Peterson House, Irvin, Robert, House, and Newton House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014828. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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