| Marker Number |
5541 |
| Atlas Number |
5149005541 |
| Marker Title |
Townsend-Bremer House |
| Index Entry |
Townsend-Bremer House |
| Address |
|
| City |
Warrenton |
| County |
Fayette |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
717460 |
| UTM Northing |
3321003 |
| Subject Codes |
Greek Revival (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; pioneers |
| Marker Year |
1990 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
From Warrenton, take FM 237 South about 1 mile. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
Nathaniel Townsend (1804-1864) came to Texas in 1830. He hired James Stephens to build this house, which was finally completed in the late 1830s, following the Texas Revolution and Townsend's service as Republic of Texas consul in New Orleans. German immigrant Heinrich Bremer purchased it in 1905, and it remained in his family until 1961. A rare example of Republic of Texas-era architecture, the house exhibits Greek revival influences. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990 |
