Title:
Block from the first Capitol of the Republic of Texas
Description:
Wooden cube with note pasted on one side. Handwritten on the note: Block from the Capitol of the Republic of Texas at Columbia, Oct. 3, 1836.
Description:
Historical Note: This is a block of wood from the Capitol Building of the Republic of Texas at Columbia. In October 1836, Columbia (present day West Columbia) became the first capital of an elected government of the Republic of Texas. President Samuel Houston, on December 15, 1836, ordered the seat of government removed to Houston. The government began operating from Houston on April 19, 1837.
Identifier:
ATF0392
Item identifier:
ATF0392
Collection:
Artifacts collection
Date of creation:
1836
Container information:
Artifact Box 0108
Geographic coverage:
Texas
Subject:
Texas State Capitol (Austin, Tex.)
Subject:
History
Subject:
Texas, Republic, 1836-1846
Type:
Image
Type:
Construction Materials
Type:
Lumber
Medium:
Wood (plant material)
Citation information:
ATF0392, Artifacts collection. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Copyright information:
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Size or duration:
2 in square cube
Language:
English