Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Travis County

Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 15, 2007

1. Travis County Marker

Inscription.

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: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles • 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. Marker 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.

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. ¼ mile away); Austin High School (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Ashford McGill House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Men's Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Esperanza School Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Swedish Log Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

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 835 times since then and 30 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.