B. D. Orgain House
This double-galleried Victorian residence was constructed in 1888 for Benjamin Darby Orgain (1843 - 1917), a prominent area banker, attorney, and civic leader. His wife Drucilla (Johnston) (d. 1931) was an assistant teacher in the local Colorado Institute. The exterior of their home features intricate detailing and fishscale shingling. The interior includes woodwork of pine, cherry, mahogany, and walnut. Orgain family members owned the house until 1947. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
30.1165° N, 97.3216° W
Where to Find It
SW corner Church and Cedar streets
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Henry N. Bell House Bastrop
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- 0.1 mi S Site of Bastrop Military Institute Bastrop
- 0.1 mi SW Allen-Fowler House Bastrop