Edward H. Rogers Homestead, Austin, Texas
historic place
The Edward H. Rogers Homestead is a historic place located in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The buildings were likely constructed by Edward H. Rogers around January of 1861, at the time of his marriage to Sallie A. Moss. This makes the structure one of the few built in the Austin area between 1861 and 1865. Edward H. Rogers and Sallie A. Moss were the first occupants, followed by their son, Edward H. Rogers Jr., who lived there until his death in 1937. The homestead is a stone variation of the Texas dog trot cabin. It represents a mid-nineteenth century farm complex and exemplifies the small farmsteads once common in rural areas around Austin. Situated on an abandoned segment of the Bagdad Road, it served as a principal route northwest and likely functioned as a watering stop for wagons. The Edward H. Rogers Homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1974. This site provides insight into mid-19th century agricultural life and early transportation routes in Travis County.