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Fisher-Sargent-Gottschalk House

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107 St. Mary Street, Matagorda, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 28° 41' 15.987732", -95° 58' 20.418312"
 
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     Samuel Rhoads Fisher (1794-1839), early Texas colonist, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and secretary of the 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

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Fisher-Sargent-Gottschalk House Historical Marker Location Map, Matagorda, Texas