Capitol of Texas Park - West Columbia, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 08.682 W 095° 38.873
15R E 242407 N 3226917
The park incorporates the very spot where much of early Texas history took place, the site of the Republic's first capitol building.
Waymark Code: WMY7WA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
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The park is a block long walking path with 21 stations, each consisting of a black granite monument depicting the people and events of the early Republic, and a central plaza which is representative of the Seal of the Republic.

Another historic addition to the park came with the discovery of a cistern during construction. Archaeologists studying the site believe it to date from the 1830s, and local historians believe it may have provided water for the capitol.

Name: Capitol of Texas Park

Street Location: 100 E Brazos Ave.

Local Municipality: West Columbia

State/Province, etc.: TX

Country: USA

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: Republic of Texas

Picnic Facilities: None

Recreational Facilities:
None

Monuments/Statues: Site of First Capitol of Republic of Texas

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Graphics on plaques along with text.

Fountains: None

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: None

Traditional Geocaches:
None

Date Established: Not listed

Special Events: Not listed
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