San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Hays County's First Public Building
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, May 11, 2020
1. Site of Hays County's First Public Building Marker
Of elm, cedar and cypress, and built for church and school, the cabin had a floor of dirt, later one of puncheons (split logs). It was used as courthouse after Hays County was created 1848.
County and district courts met in the building until 1861.
Presbyterian and Baptist churches were organized here. Nearby was a stagecoach stop.
Confederate Army recruits were trained in the area, using this house as headquarters.
Structure burned in 1874, after falling into disuse by public.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10274.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 29° 53.105′ N, 97° 56.272′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is on Moon Street near East Hutchison Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. 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: In Commemoration of the Tonkawa and Chief Placido ("Ha-shu-ka-na") (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Fish Hatchery Office Building (about 600 feet away); Old Cock Home (about 600 feet away); Mexican War Camp at San Marcos (about 600 feet away); The Charles S. Cock House Museum
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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, May 11, 2020
2. Site of Hays County's First Public Building Marker Area
Marker is hidden in the underbrush to the left of the tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
