First Capitol of the Republic of Texas - West Columbia, TX
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ggmorton
N 29° 08.675 W 095° 38.552
15R E 242928 N 3226892
A replica of the 1st capitol of the Republic of Texas.
Waymark Code: WM1TA5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2007
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About 1833 Leman Kelsey built a story-and-a-half clapboard structure near this location. When Columbia became capital of the Republic of Texas in 1836, the building was one of two which housed the newly formed government. The first Republic of Texas Congress convened in Columbia. Here Sam Houston took office as president and Stephen F. Austin as secretary of state. In 1837 the government moved to Houston. The 1900 storm destroyed the original capitol. The replica at this site was built in 1976-77.
Where is original located?: West Columbia, TX
Where is this replica located?: West Columbia, TX
Who created the original?: Leman Kelsey
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1833
Internet Link about Original: Not listed
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