You know one — the French Legation — as the “oldest house in town.” Locals and tourists love this Creole-style home that rests on a steep crest; it was built for Alphonse Dubois de Saligny, France’s chargé d’affaires to the new Republic of Texas.

You are probably familiar with the other handsome house — Boggy Creek Farm — because of its organic foodstuffs rather than its history. 

You know one &mdash; the French Legation &mdash; as the &ldquo;oldest house in town.&rdquo; Locals and tourists love this Creole-style home that rests on a steep crest; it was built for Alphonse Dubois de Saligny, France&rsquo;s charg&eacute; d&rsquo;affaires to the new Republic of Texas.
You are probably familiar with the other handsome house &mdash; Boggy Creek Farm &mdash; because of its organic foodstuffs rather than its history.&nbsp;

Do you love Austin as much as we do? Find out how it became the city it is today via Austin Found, a podcast from journalist and history buff Michael Barnes and radio personality J.B. Hager. They share the stories behind the stories about the people, places, culture and history of the inimitable Texas capital.

Do you love Austin as much as we do? Find out how it became the city it is today via Austin Found, a podcast from journalist and history buff Michael Barnes and radio personality J.B. Hager. They share the stories behind the stories about the people, places, culture and history of the inimitable Texas capital.

Austin Found Podcast

<blockquote>Do you love Austin as much as we do? Find out how it became the city it is today via Austin Found, a podcast from journalist and history buff Michael Barnes and radio personality J.B. Hager. They share the stories behind the stories about the people, places, culture and history of the inimitable Texas capital.</blockquote>

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