Built 1878--82 at a cost of $4,750 for Confederate veteran Dr James Lay. The builder was by B. J. E. Dietz and the architect was Victor Hugo. Native stone walls, 18-24 inches thick and unusual patterned mansard roof and rope molding. Drive-by viewing only. On Hwy 90A in city. Owned and preserved since 1948 by former Mayor M. I. Bozka. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968.
Location:
US90A, Hallettsville Texas
Other History nearby:
(Flatonia) Arnim and Lane Mercantile
(Lockhart) Caldwell County Jail Museum
(Columbus) Colorado County Courthouse
(Wharton) Dickson Monument
(Flatonia) E.A. Arnim Archives and Museum
(Shiner) Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum
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04/20 Coming to The Hallettsville area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
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