First Capitol in Austin
N 30° 16.219 W 097° 44.576
14R E 620916 N 3349407
A small and unobtrusive plaque at the 1936 former Austin City Hall at 8th and Colorado marks the site of the first Capitol Building for the Republic of Texas
Waymark Code: WMTEYC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2016
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Although this is not a traditional black plate historic marker, this plaque was placed by the State of Texas and it is listed as an official historical marker in the Texas Historic Sites Atlas.
Marker Number: 16096
Marker Text:
The first Capitol in Austin was erected on this site in 1839. Every President of the Republic of Texas performed some act within its walls.
Marked by the State of Texas in 1936
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