Travis County
Created January 25, 1840 Organized April 8 1843 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
30.2750° N, 97.7708° W
Where to Find It
Veterans Dr., S side under Mopac/Loop 1 bridge along hike and bike trail on N side of the Colorado River
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi N The Johnson Home Austin
- 0.2 mi NW Deep Eddy Bathing Beach Austin
- 0.3 mi SE Austin High School Austin
- 0.3 mi SW Ashford McGill House (Zilker Park Refectory) Austin
- 0.4 mi S Swedes of Texas Austin
- 0.4 mi E Confederate Men's Home Austin