When Austin was selected as the seat of the Republic of Texas in 1839, a log cabin with two main rooms and some smaller meeting rooms was built. To protect it from raids from Native Americans, a fence surrounded it. This building was located on what is now Colorado Street.
In 1853, a larger capitol building was built in a new location after the State of Texas joined the United States. The current location is known as Capitol Square.
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On this site in 1839, shortly after Austin was selected as the seat of government of the Republic of Texas, was built the first Austin capitol of the republic. The one-story building fronted east and had a broad hall extending from east to west at the back of which were the committee rooms. The Senate chamber was in the north front area and the hall of the House of Representatives in the South. After annexation to the United States, the building served as the capitol of the State of Texas until 1853, when a more substantial building was erected on the present capitol grounds.
Location
30° 16’ 13.398” N, 97° 44’ 36.210” W
801–849 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
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