Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
West Drinking Fountain
Erected by State of Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 30° 16.458′ N, 97° 44.461′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Congress Avenue and East 11th Street. The marker is located in the southwest section of the Texas State Capitol grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Terry Rangers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Terry’s Texas Rangers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Monuments of the Great Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish-American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Heroes of the Alamo (within shouting distance of this marker); Cisterns (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans of the 36th Infantry Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.