Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Austin Hall
Photographed by Brian Anderson, October 19, 2025
1. Austin Hall Marker
Erected in 1851
and used continuously
for educational purposes
by Austin College to 1876
by a private academy from 1876 to 1879
by Sam Houston State Teachers College
from 1879
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 14607.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 30° 42.928′ N, 95° 33.003′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. It is on University Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1741 University Avenue, Huntsville TX 77341, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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: Austin College Building (a few steps from this marker); Peabody Library Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Main Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Presidents Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roberts-Farris Log Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Law Office (Sam Houston)
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, October 19, 2025
2. Austin Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
