Fisher-Sargent-Gottschalk House
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
28.6879° N, 95.9724° W
Where to Find It
107 St. Mary, Matagorda
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi NE Old Matagorda Post Office
- 0.1 mi NE Old Matagorda Post Office Matagorda
- 0.1 mi NE Site of Dream Colony of Jane McManus
- 0.1 mi NE World War I and II Memorial
- 0.1 mi NE Early Texas Freighting Matagorda
- 0.3 mi NE Matagorda Lodge No. 7, A.F. & A.M.