Baines, George Washington, House - Salado, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 56.518 W 097° 31.991
14R E 640122 N 3424092
This Greek Revival, Texas dogtrot style home with salt box roof dates from the 1860's.
Waymark Code: WMRZCJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 1

Baines House Website

This home is now a bed and breakfast where you may stay.

The house was the home of Rev. George Washington Baines, the great-grandfather of former President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson. Rev. Baines was a key figure in early Texas - founder of numerous Baptist churches and Baptist newspapers.

The home includes 2 downstairs general purpose rooms with 2 bathrooms, 2 upstairs bedrooms with king size beds and a shared bathroom, sitting room, a shared kitchen area, front porch, and large screened back porch with rocking chairs.

Street address:
316 Royal St.
Salado, TX USA
76571


County / Borough / Parish: Bell County

Year listed: 1983

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1850-1874

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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