Old B.J. Smith Property
historical marker
In Austin, Travis County, Texas, you will find the Old B.J. Smith Property, a site recognized with a historical marker. This property, located at 610 Guadalupe Street, was purchased in 1853 by B.J. Smith, who was a school proprietor. The house itself, considered one of Austin's early homes, was likely constructed during the 1850s. Its design showcases fine workmanship, visible in its handmade hardware, doors, and other structural parts. The architecture is a one-story Greek Revival style, characterized by a full-width front porch. In 1968, the State Historical Survey Committee officially erected this marker, designating the Old B.J. Smith Property as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. This location provides a tangible link to Austin's mid-19th-century residential architecture and early land ownership patterns.