Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Commission-General Provisions Building
(c. 1873)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025
1. Commission-General Provisions Building Marker
Erected by City of Austin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 30° 16′ N, 97° 44.291′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of E 6th St and Neches St on E 6th St. The marker is located along the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 E 6th Street, 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: Risher-Nicholas Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Paggi Carriage Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Quast Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nalle Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrington Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cactus Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Shamrock Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); J. L. Buaas Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025
2. Commission-General Provisions Building and Marker
The marker is located at the corner of the building at the right
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
