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

Κappa Κappa Gamma House

Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2025

1. Κappa Κappa Gamma House Marker

Inscription. The Beta Xi Chapter of the Κappa Κappa Gamma fraternity was chartered at the University of Texas in 1902. The Beta Xi House Association was formed in 1936, and construction of this three-story Georgian Revival sorority house began in 1938. Designed by noted Houston architect Birdsall P. Briscoe, the house features a two-story central entry porch, ionic columns and pilasters, and Greek details on the roof cornices. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1989
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Κappa Κappa Gamma House
2001 University Avenue
Built in 1939

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14452.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 30° 16.963′ N, 97° 44.368′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in West University. It is at the intersection of University Avenue and W 20th Street, on the right when traveling north on University Avenue. The marker is located on the right side of the front porch.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2001 University Ave, Austin TX 78705, 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: Scottish Rite Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); Prairies and Lakes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Moses Austin (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Swedish Evangelical Free Church (approx. ¼ mile away); UT Tower Shooting Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Remembering Courage... Dedication... Sacrifice... (approx. 0.3 miles away); Diocese of Austin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Barbara Jordan Statue (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

The front porch of the Κappa Κappa Gamma House with the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2025

2. The front porch of the Κappa Κappa Gamma House with the Marker

Κappa Κappa Gamma House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2025

3. Κappa Κappa Gamma House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.