Site of Old St. Anthony Hotel
NE corner of E. Main and S. Market Sts. (facing Main), Brenham., Brenham, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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1914
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Site of Old St. Anthony Hotel.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Site of Old St. Anthony Hotel
Originally a log stage depot known as the Washington County Hotel, the site served as Brenham's hostelry for over a century, and Sam Houston lodged there while campaigning against secession. Mrs. A. A. Hacker renamed it the St. Anthony Hotel in 1914 after remodeling. It later served as a train transfer station and bus terminal.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Site of Old St. Anthony Hotel
Center of Brenham hospitality for 122 years. Originally a two-story log stage depot adjoined by a log cabin complex called the Washington County Hotel. Changed owners several times through the years. General Sam Houston once stayed here while campaigning against secession. Renamed St. Anthony Hotel 1914, by new owner Mrs. A. A. Hacker, who did extensive remodeling. Served as a transfer station for train passengers and as a bus terminal. Her hotel was noted for more than 30 years for its hospitality and annual Christmas Day open house and egg nog party. Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5477008385
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