Southgate–Lewis House, Austin

Name: Southgate–Lewis House
Address: Austin, United States

#123 among attractions in Austin

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The Southgate–Lewis House is located one mile east of the Texas State Capital in Austin, Texas, at 1501 East 12th Street. The house was constructed in 1888, and now stands as an African-American historical landmark. It is also a repository for African-American History and Culture in the region of east Austin, which historically became an African-American neighborhood. The City of Austin has now declared this region to be "Austin's Black Cultural District." The Southgate–Lewis House is located in the center of the "African American Cultural Heritage District". ()

Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 30°16'24"N, 97°43'26"W

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East Austin (Central East Austin)Austin United States

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Southgate–Lewis House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Cemetery, Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Frank Erwin Center, Scholz Garten.

0.5 miS
Cemetery
Texas State Cemetery, Austin
14 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, the Texas State Cemetery serves as a solemn and dignified resting place for the state's most notable citizens. This hallowed ground is not only a cemetery but also a shrine to Texas's rich political history and cultural...
0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin
23 min walk • Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium, located in Austin, Texas, on the campus of the University of Texas, has been home to the Longhorns football team since 1924.
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Frank Erwin Center, Austin
15 min walk • The Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas. It is also sometimes referred to as "The Drum" or "The Superdrum", owing to its round, drum-like appearance from outside.
0.8 miW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Scholz Garten, Austin
21 min walk • Scholz Garten is a beer garden and restaurant in downtown Austin, Texas and the oldest operating business in Texas. Established by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866 after the American Civil War, Scholz Garten became a hub for German immigrants and their culture in the capital city.
0.9 miN
Exhibits about President Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Austin
24 min walk • The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th president of the United States.
~1420 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
George Washington Carver Museum, Austin
7 min walk • The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is a museum and cultural center in east Austin, Texas, housed in the former George Washington Carver branch of the Austin Public Library. Named in honor of George Washington Carver, the facility has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2005.
0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
French Legation, Austin
17 min walk • The French Legation is a historic legation building in eastern Austin, Texas, built in 1841 to represent the French government in the new Republic of Texas. It is among the oldest extant frame structures in Austin. The building and its surroundings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, Austin
24 min walk • The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is an organized research unit and public service component of The University of Texas at Austin named for Dolph Briscoe, the 41st Governor of Texas.
0.9 miSW
Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Emo's, Austin
23 min walk • Emo's, formerly known as The Back Room, is a music and event venue located in Austin, Texas. Emo's got its start as a Houston punk club in 1989, with the Austin location opening in 1992. The Houston location closed its doors in September 2001.
0.9 miW
Memorial, Historical place
Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, Austin
24 min walk • The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, is a memorial designed by New Mexico artist Duke Sundt, installed on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, United States.
0.9 miNW
Square
Jester Center, Austin
24 min walk • Jester Center or Jester Center Residence Halls is a co-educational residence hall at The University of Texas at Austin, built in 1969. The residence hall was named after Beauford H. Jester, who served as the Governor of Texas from 1947 until 1949.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southgate–Lewis House?

Nearby attractions include George Washington Carver Museum, Austin (7 min walk), Oakwood Cemetery, Austin (7 min walk), Wesley United Methodist Church, Austin (8 min walk), Swedish Hill Historic District, Austin (9 min walk).

How to get to Southgate–Lewis House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southgate–Lewis House:

Bus

Disch-Falk Field • Lines: 641 (12 min walk)
Comal/21st • Lines: 641 (14 min walk)

Train

Plaza Saltillo (21 min walk)
MLK Jr. (26 min walk)