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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Austin Hall (a few steps from 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) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woodland, Home of Sam Houston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Margaret Moffette Lea Houston (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.
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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.
Photographed by Buildingshsu, July 4, 2007
3. Austin College Building
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.
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.
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 October 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,737 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on October 26, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, 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. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
