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Marker No: 13931

Texas Historic Landmark

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: 30.266024,-97.741348

​Driskill Hotel

Marker No: 13930

Medallion & Plate

Marker Text: ​Built 188-86 by Col. Jesse L. Driskill (1824-1890), cattle king who moved to Austin in 1869. Brick dressed with limestone. had three grand entrances--one the largest arched doorway in Texas. "Ladies' entrance" was on northeast. Bust of Col. Driskill is over south arch, busts of his rancher sons on eat and west. Rich furnishings were selected by Col Driskill, who leased out his hotel-- southwest's finest when it opened, Christmas 1886. (1966)

Location: 6th and Brazos Streets, Austin

Geographic: 30.268055,-97.741470