Col. Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson Plantation
The Col. Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson Plantation is a Southern plantation with a historic house located in Salado, Texas, USA. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 5, 1983.[2] The house was built by Robertson in the late 1850s, with construction of the main house being completed in 1960. The mansion's metal roof was obtained from Houston, and local limestone was used to build the kitchen, the stable, and the slave quarters.[3] In 1936, the plantation was listed in the Historic American Buildings Survey and given a Texas Centennial Marker. In 1967, the plantation became a Texas Historic Landmark.[4]
Col. Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson Plantation | |
.jpg.webp) Robertson Plantation in 2016 | |
  Col. Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson Plantation  Col. Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson Plantation | |
| Location | I-35, Salado, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30°56′37″N 97°32′34″W |
| Area | 4.3 acres (1.7 ha) |
| Built | 1852 |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| MPS | Salado MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 83003084[1] |
| RTHL No. | 4305 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 5, 1983 |
| Designated RTHL | 1967 |
See also
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Col. Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson Plantation". National Park Service. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- Fleischer, Tim. "Robertson Plantation is fascinating piece of history". Salado Village Voice. November 6, 2015. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- "TSHA | Robertson Plantation". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
External links
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