West Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Travis County
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 15, 2007
1. Travis County Marker
Named in honor of William Barret Travis. Born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, August 1, 1809. Came to Texas in 1831. Commander at the Alamo where he was killed March 6, 1836.
Austin, the county seat, selected as the Capital of the Republic of Texas in 1839 and by a vote of the people in 1850 made the permanent Capital of the State of Texas.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 6447.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1894.
Location. 30° 16.5′ N, 97° 46.252′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in West Austin. It is on Veterans Drive east of Atlanta Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas. 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: The Johnson Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deep Eddy Bathing Beach (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clay Pit Bucket Tower (approx. Ό mile
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Photographed by Jamie Cox, October 25, 2013
2. Travis County Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
3. Travis County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,024 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 20, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on October 27, 2013, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 3. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
