Details for Fisher-Sargent-Gottschalk House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5321001901
Data
| Marker Number | 1901 |
| Atlas Number | 5321001901 |
| Marker Title | Fisher-Sargent-Gottschalk House |
| Index Entry | Fisher-Sargent-Gottschalk House |
| Address | 107 St. Mary's Street |
| City | Matagorda |
| County | Matagorda |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 209558 |
| UTM Northing | 3177013 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; local law enforcement officer; educational topics; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; state official |
| Marker Year | 1991 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 107 St. Mary, Matagorda |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | Samuel Rhoads Fisher (1794-1839), early Texas colonist, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and secretary of the Republic of Texas navy, had this house built for his family in 1832. His widow, Ann, continued to reside here until 1860. Later owners of the house included planter Elsey Harrison; Samuel W. Fisher, son of the original owner; John T. Sargent, who built a schoolroom onto the house for his children; and rancher Gus L. Gottschalk, whose family retained ownership until 1977. A noted local landmark, the house features two-story open porches and a side gabled roof. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991 |