FANTHORP INN STATE HISTORIC SITE
ANDERSON, TX
Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site is a preserved 19th-century stagecoach inn located in Anderson, Texas. The inn was built in 1834 by James and Rachel Saunders, and it served as a stopping point for travelers on the Old San Antonio Road. The inn was later purchased by Henry Fanthorp in 1846, who expanded and improved the property to accommodate more guests.
Today, the inn stands as a testament to the history of Texas and the Old West. The structure has been immaculately preserved, with original furnishings, decor, and architectural features still intact. Visitors to the site can take a guided tour of the inn and learn about the history of the property, as well as the stories of the people who passed through its doors.
In addition to the main building, the site also includes several outbuildings, including a blacksmith shop, smokehouse, and kitchen. There is also a small museum on the property, which features exhibits about the history of the inn and the surrounding area.
Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Texas history and the Old West. The site offers a unique glimpse into the past, and provides visitors with a rare opportunity to step back in time and experience life as it was in the 19th century.
FANTHORP INN STATE HISTORIC SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ANDERSON TX. US MID #8404800280
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).
Contact FANTHORP INN STATE HISTORIC SITE
- telephone: 9368732633
- website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/fanthorp-inn
FANTHORP INN STATE HISTORIC SITE
579 MAIN ST
ANDERSON
TX
77830
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FANTHORP INN STATE HISTORIC SITE Information
MID # | 8404800280 |
Name | FANTHORP INN STATE HISTORIC SITE |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 30.482962, -95.983731 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 001 US Census Tract: 950700 US Census Block: 3071 |