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The French colonization of Texas started in 1685 when Robert Cavelier de La Salle intended to found the colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River, but inaccurate maps and navigational errors caused his ships to anchor instead 400 miles (640 km) to the west, off the coast of Texas. The colony survived until 1688.
This is a List of National Historic Landmarks in Texas and other landmarks of equivalent landmark status in the state. The United States' National Historic Landmark (NHL) program is operated under the auspices of the National Park Service, and recognizes structures, districts, objects, and similar resources according to a list of criteria of national significance. [1]
The locations of National Register properties and districts with latitude and longitude data may be seen in an online map by clicking on "Map of all coordinates". [ 1 ] The names on the lists are as they were entered into the National Register; some place names are uncommon or have changed since being added to the National Register.
The French Legation is a historic legation building in eastern Austin, Texas, built in 1841 to represent the French government in the new Republic of Texas. It is among the oldest extant frame structures in Austin. The building and its surroundings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
Fort Saint-Louis, Texas, was founded in 1685 by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle and members of his expedition, including Jesuit missionary Zenobius Membre, on the banks of Garcitas Creek, a few kilometers inland from the mouth of the Lavaca River.
One of the oldest log cabins left standing in Texas. Magee-Love Log House: near Goodrich: 1828 Cartwright-McCrary House: west of Clodine: 1830 Home of Republic of Texas legislator Jesse H. Cartwright. Casa Ortiz: Laredo: 1830 Built by Don Jose Reyes Ortiz and one of the oldest buildings in the city. Dale-Rugeley-Sisk Home: Matagorda: 1830
Guyandotte is the French spelling of the name of an Indian tribe also known as the Wyandot.) Marion County (named after Francis Marion , Revolutionary War officer of Huguenot descent) Montcalm (named for Louis-Joseph de Montcalm , French military commander in the French and Indian War ).
Location of Montgomery County in Texas. This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery County, Texas. This is intended to be a complete list of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery County, Texas. There are two properties listed on the National Register in the county ...