Robert Hall House facts for kids
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 Robert Hall House
Location in Texas
Robert Hall House
Location in the United States
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| Location | 214 S. Travis St, Seguin, Texas |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1838 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 79002949 |
| Added to NRHP | October 25, 1979 |
The Robert Hall House is a very old home in Seguin, Texas. It was built in the 1830s. This house was where Robert Hall lived. He was an early Texas Ranger. It is one of the oldest buildings still standing in Seguin today.
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The Robert Hall House
The Robert Hall House is a historic home. It sits near the Walnut Branch, a small stream. This house is special because it belonged to Robert Hall. He was an important person in early Texas history.
Who Was Robert Hall?
Robert Hall was born in 1814 and lived until 1899. He moved to Texas in 1835. He helped during the Texas Revolution. He worked on a steamboat called the Yellowstone. Later, he joined the regular Texas Army in 1836.
After his time in the army, Robert Hall became a Texas Ranger. He served near Seguin. He worked with famous rangers like Mathew Caldwell and Jack Coffee Hays.
Building a Home in Seguin
In 1838, Robert Hall and other rangers helped start the city of Seguin. Hall married Mary Minerva "Polly" King. She was the daughter of Colonel John Gladden King.
Robert Hall built his home in 1838. It was next to the Walnut Branch. This spot is now the corner of Travis and Nolte Streets. From his home, he could walk to check on his fellow rangers. Their station was nearby.
Robert Hall's Service
Robert Hall was a brave man. He served in many important events. He fought in the Texas-Indian Wars. He also took part in the Mexican Invasions of Texas. Later, he served in the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.
The House Today
People in Seguin remember this house as the Hall-Burges-Glenewinkel home. It is still standing today. The house has been changed a bit over the years. However, it still shows its original log cabin style. It reminds us of the early days of Texas.
