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Travis County History

1936 Travis County Centennial Marker :TRAVIS COUNTY
Created January 25, 1840
Organized April 8 1848
Named in honor of WILLIAM BARRETT TRAVIS
Born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, August 1, 1809.
Came to Texas in 1831,
Commander at the Alamo, where he was killed March 6, 1836.
Austin, the County Seat, selected as the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1839 and by a vote of the people in 1850 made the permanent Capital of the State of Texas.
Erected by the State of Texas
1936

Travis County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Austin
Book Hotel - Austin Hotels

Travis County Vintage Maps

From 1907 Texas state map #2090 showing Travis County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

From 1920 Texas state map #10749 showing Travis County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

From 1940 Texas state map #4335 showing Travis County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Travis County Centennial Marker

On Stephen F Austin Parkway/Veterans Drive
right under the SH 1/Mopac Expressway.

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