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

Smith-Hage Building

(1873)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

1. Smith-Hage Building Marker

Inscription. Original owner Robert H. Smith, sold tinware, dry goods, groceries & general merchandise; purchased in 1922 by M.K. Hage, who was born in Lebanon in 1898.

Erected by City of Austin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 30° 16.024′ N, 97° 44.374′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of E 6th Street and Trinity St, on the left when traveling west on E 6th Street. The marker is located along the wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 E 6th St, 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 Ritz Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Charles House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St. Charles House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotton Exchange Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerry Creagh (within shouting distance of this marker); Julius C. Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); Platt-Simpson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Kriesle Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

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The view of the Smith-Hage Building Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

2. The view of the Smith-Hage Building Marker along the street

The Smith-Hage Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

3. The Smith-Hage Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.