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

Leland D. Anderson, 26

June 6, 1975

Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025

1. Leland D. Anderson, 26 Marker

Inscription. Officer Leland Anderson was killed when he was attacked by three men at the intersection of 8th Street and Congress Avenue. Officer Anderson had observed one of the subjects selling papers and had stopped to check if he was in compliance with city ordinances. When Officer Anderson attempted to arrest one of the men for outstanding traffic warrants, a fight ensued. One of the subjects gained control of Officer Anderson's gun and shot him. One bullet entered between the front and rear panels of Anderson's bullet proof vest and penetrated his chest. The subjects were arrested following a short vehicle pursuit

Erected by City of Austin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.

Location. 30° 16.2′ N, 97° 44.517′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of Congress Avenue and East 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Congress Avenue. The marker is located along the sidewalk at the corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 1/2 Congress Ave, 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: Steiner Building (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Army Msg Jessie Luna

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Townsend-Thompson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Paramount Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Johns-Hamilton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Openheimer-Montgomery Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Swedish Consulate and Swante Palm Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Offices Of The War Department And The Adjutant General (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Also see . . . Police Officer Leland Dale Anderson. Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc (Submitted on February 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Leland D. Anderson, 26 Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025

2. The view of the Leland D. Anderson, 26 Marker along the street

The marker is located near the street light pole on the left side of the sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.