First Capitol in Austin

Historical marker location:

124 W 8th Street, Austin, Texas

( @ site of 1936 City Hall)

Marker installed: 1936

The first capitol in Austin was erected on this site in 1839. Every president of the Republic of Texas performed some official act within its walls.

The cattle industry played a significant role in the development of Texas, with cowboys driving cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas during the late 1800s and early 1900s.