Marker Inscription
In 1854, Andrew J. and Hedwig Nelson of Sweden settled here. Hard-working in many businesses, Nelson (d. 1895) prospered. His widow and heirs had this house built by Page Brothers, Austin architects, 1895-1900. A son, Thomas Edward, and wife had Dallas architect Wilson McClure restyle Victorian facade to Classical Revival in 1931. Three generations of Nelsons lived here. In 1960, Eugene N. and Jean Crier Goodrich bought and renovated the mansion and named it Woodbine. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
About this site
Nelson-Crier House is a historical marker in Round Rock, Williamson County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5095, -97.6753 near Round Rock. The nearest cataloged historic site is Palm, Andrew J., House (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Round Rock, Early Commercial Building, and A. J. and Carolina Anderson House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009308. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
