9155 Lueckemeyer Road , Independence, TX 77833(Washington County)

1.83 Acres in Independence, TX - $325,000

This home was originally built in 1846 by General Jerome B. Robertson, who was one of the most famous people to live in early Independence. General Robertson came to Texas in 1836 to join the fight for Texas independence. He first settled at Washington-on-the-Brazos and later relocated to Independence, where he built this home directly across from the then newly founded Baylor University. The house was originally constructed closer to the bend in the road, but was re-positioned prior to its renovation in 2004. During this meticulous restoration process no detail was left unnoticed: Every fireplace stone was numbered and re-assembled in its exact location; Artifacts found under the home were collected and preserved; Even the new back porch was constructed with re-claimed lumber.

The home sits on 1.825 acres and now contains two bedrooms each with a fireplace and full bath, large living r...