Robertson House
Birthplace of White-House Aide
Mary Elizabeth Carpenter
Marker No: 4305 & 3237
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
Outstanding Women of Texas Series
Geographic: 30.943233, -97.542381
Location: Just south of Salado Creek on west side of I-35, Salado
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Robertson House Marker Text: Built by Col. E.S.C. Robertson and wife Mary Elizabeth (Dickey).
Rare ante-bellum plantation complex, comprising home, servants quarters, land , family cemetery, sables, still a working ranch. The house, occupied by fifth generation of Robertsons, is an example of classical revival style. Shows palladian influence in its recessed porches and gallery rooms forming terminal pavilions balancing a central gabled portico. (1967) Birthplace of White-House Aide Mary Elizabeth Carpenter Marker Text: Great-granddaughter of builders. Daughter of Thomas S. and Mary Elizabeth (Robertson) Sutherland.
First woman vice president of student body, University of Texas. Married Leslie Carpenter; had 2 children. In 1954 was president Women's National Press Club. First woman ever to serve as executive assistant to the Vice President of United States, 1961. First newswoman to be staff director and press secretary to a first lady, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson. (1967) |
