San Felipe in Austin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Stephen F. Austin's Cabin
Photographed by Steve Henderson, May 27, 2011
1. Stephen F. Austin's Cabin Marker
Replica of
Stephen F. Austin's Cabin
This structure is a replica of the only Texas home of Stephen F. Austin, “Father of Texas.” The chimney contains bricks from original (1828) cabin. Other materials were made as authentically as possible.
Austin (1793-1836) opened the Anglo-American colonization of Texas. His cabin, located in capital city of San Felipe, welcomed pioneers and statesmen of era; witnessed many crucial events leading to Texas Revolution.
Erected 1970. (Marker Number 249.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 29° 48.437′ N, 96° 5.916′ W. Marker was in San Felipe, Texas, in Austin County. It was on Farm to Market 1458 0.2 miles 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: San Felipe TX 77473, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: The Burning of San Felipe (a few steps from this marker); Toward Revolution (a few steps from this marker); A Town Hall (a
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Also see . . . San Felipe de Austin History. Texas Historical Commission website entry (Submitted on September 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 9, 2015
2. Stephen F. Austin
This undated portrait of Stephen F. Austin by an unknown artist hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
“In 1822, Stephen F. Austin led a group of AngloAmerican emigrants to settle a site in Texas on the Gulf of Mexico. He gained the cooperation and trust of the newly formed Mexican state, which saw Austin's colony as a way to settle and improve its lands. For ten years Austin led the colony and grew to believe that Mexico, not the United States, should control Texas. However, his hand was forced when the Mexican government, fearing the American colonists' independence, began to harass them. Austin was arrested in 1835 for allegedly plotting to annex Texas from Mexico. Released, he joined the subsequent revolt as commander of the army of Texas. After the declaration of the Republic of Texas (1836), Austin was defeated as its first president by Sam Houston, the war's military hero.” — National Portrait Gallery
“In 1822, Stephen F. Austin led a group of AngloAmerican emigrants to settle a site in Texas on the Gulf of Mexico. He gained the cooperation and trust of the newly formed Mexican state, which saw Austin's colony as a way to settle and improve its lands. For ten years Austin led the colony and grew to believe that Mexico, not the United States, should control Texas. However, his hand was forced when the Mexican government, fearing the American colonists' independence, began to harass them. Austin was arrested in 1835 for allegedly plotting to annex Texas from Mexico. Released, he joined the subsequent revolt as commander of the army of Texas. After the declaration of the Republic of Texas (1836), Austin was defeated as its first president by Sam Houston, the war's military hero.” — National Portrait Gallery
Photographed by James Hulse, September 20, 2020
3. Missing Stephen F. Austin's Cabin Marker
The four screw holes on the wall and where the marker used to be located can be seen in this photo.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 20, 2020
4. Stephen F. Austin's Cabin
The marker is missing. The marker should located on the right side of the cabin between the the fourth and fifth column on the front porch.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 20, 2020
5. The area around the Stephen F. Austin's Cabin
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2011. This page has been viewed 2,915 times since then and 128 times this year. Last updated on September 20, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on June 24, 2011, by Steve Henderson of Marble Falls, Texas. 2. submitted on October 17, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 20, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
