West Columbia in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Capitol of the Republic of Texas
Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 27, 2019
1. First Capitol of the Republic of Texas Marker
First Capitol
of Republic
of Texas
1836 - 1837
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 29° 8.674′ N, 95° 38.845′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, Texas, in Brazoria County. It is on East Brazos Avenue (State Highway 35), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the Capitol of Texas Park, a small park full of interpretive panels, located in front of a Walgreens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East Brazos Avenue, West Columbia TX 77486, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Telegraph and Texas Register (here, next to this marker); Accomplishments of the First Congress (here, next to this marker); Columbia - The First Capital of The Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Members of the Senate (a few steps from this marker); Officials of the Republic (a few steps from this marker); The Capitol Buildings (a few steps from this marker); Columbia in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); Members of the House of Representatives (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Columbia.
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 27, 2019
2. First Capitol of the Republic of Texas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
