Texas Historical
Austin is the undisputed capitol of Texas. However, this was not always the case. Edwin Waller, the original city designer, constructed the first capitol building at what is now Colorado & Eighth Street in 1839. Yet it was not until 1846 that Austin received official recognition by the Texas Congress as the permanent state capitol. During that seven-year period, numerous disputes, disasters and even a mild coup attempt complicated the city’s struggle for capitol status. Read more.
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