Family Home of Dr. R. K. Smoot
Family home of Dr. R.K. Smoot, 1876-1905 pastor First Southern Presbyterian Church. Built 1877 of bricks hand made on Barton Creek. Site of founding, 1881, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and 1889 wedding of Wm. Sidney Porter (the writer, O. Henry) and Miss Athol Estes. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
30.2743° N, 97.7597° W
Where to Find It
NE corner W. 6th and Pressler streets
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi E Las Ventanas Austin
- 0.3 mi N Mathews School Austin
- 0.3 mi NE William Green Hill House Austin
- 0.3 mi W Confederate Men's Home Austin
- 0.4 mi E TMI Castle Austin
- 0.4 mi NE Henry H. and Bertha Sterzing Ziller House Austin