R. L. Perkins Home

Historical marker location:

1307 Church St., Bastrop, Texas

( 1307 Church St., Bastrop)

Marker installed: 1965

Boyhood home of Joseph L. Sayers, U. S. Congressman, Texas governor (1899 - 1903); chairman, Board of Regents, University of Texas.

Built before 1851. Texas dog-trot style. Hand-pegged and grooved heart pine. Ell, porches, hall, bay window, 2nd story, stairs added later.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.