Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Austin College Building

Photographed By Buildingshsu, March 12, 2006

1. Austin College Building Marker

Inscription. The Presbyterian Church established Austin College in Huntsville in 1849 and erected this structure in 1851-52. Austin College moved to Sherman in 1876, and in 1879 this building was deeded to the state for use by the newly-established Sam Houston Normal Institute (now Sam Houston State University). The Greek Revival-era building features a three-bay front facade, two-story portico, and Doric columns. A third floor, added in 1882, was removed in 1926-27.

Erected 1964 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8426.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 30° 42.94′ N, 95° 33.004′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker can be reached from University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1741 University Avenue, Huntsville TX 77341, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Main Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Peabody Library Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Presidents Tree (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roberts-Farris Log Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Law Office (Sam Houston)

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Woodland, Home of Sam Houston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Margaret Moffette Lea Houston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joshua's Forge (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

More about this marker. Marker is on the south side of building.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Photographed By Buildingshsu, March 13, 2014

2. Austin College Building Marker

A plaque commemorating Austin Hall being added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Austin College Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Buildingshsu, July 4, 2007

3. Austin College Building

Austin College Building and Sam Houston Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Buildingshsu, March 12, 2006

4. Austin College Building and Sam Houston Statue

The Sam Houston Centennial Statue was dedicated in 1979 in celebration of the university's centennial. The life-size bronze statue of Sam Houston stands guard facing the quadrangle on the southern side of the Austin College Building. The statue is the work of Houston artist Trace Guthrie.

Austin College Building - First Law School in Texas image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Buildingshsu, March 12, 2006

5. Austin College Building - First Law School in Texas

A plaque on the Austin College Building commemorates Austin College establishing the first law school in Texas in 1855.

Austin College Building - Trustees Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Buildingshsu, March 12, 2006

6. Austin College Building - Trustees Marker

A plaque on the Austin College Building identifies the Charter Trustees of Austin College, including Sam Houston.

Photographed By Buildingshsu, March 12, 2006

7. Austin College Building Marker

A plaque on the Austin College Building identifies the structure as being used continuously by educational institutions since its construction in 1851, including Austin College (1851-1876); Mitchell College, a private academy (1876-79); and Sam Houston State University (1879 to present).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,307 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on June 27, 2013, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. 2. submitted on March 15, 2014, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 1, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.