Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Townsend-Thompson Building
(1875)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025
1. Townsend-Thompson Building Marker
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 1834.
Location. 30° 16.184′ N, 97° 44.544′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of Congress Avenue and West 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on Congress Avenue. The marker is located above the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 718 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: Johns-Hamilton Building (here, next to this marker); Openheimer-Montgomery Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Tips Building (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Army Msg Jessie Luna (within shouting distance of this marker); Paramount Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Offices Of The War Department And The Adjutant General (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025
2. The entrance to the Townsend-Thompson Building and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025
3. The Townsend-Thompson Building
The marker is located above the door.
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 213 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
