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

Sampson-Henricks Building

(c. 1859)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025

1. Sampson-Henricks Building Marker

Inscription. Abner H. Cook, architect. Payroll gold for Confederate Army stored in basement. Henricks sold to Sampson in 1875; ownership remains in heirs of Sampson family.

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 1875.

Location. 30° 16.136′ N, 97° 44.562′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of Congress Avenue and West 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Congress Avenue. The marker is located along the corner wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 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: Angelina Eberly Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Tips Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen F. Austin Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Norwood Tower (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

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marker also named Paramount Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johns-Hamilton Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

The corner of the Sampson-Henricks Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025

2. The corner of the Sampson-Henricks Building and Marker

The Sampson-Henricks Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025

3. The Sampson-Henricks Building

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 247 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.