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The Presbyterian Church established Austin College in Huntsville in 1849 and erected this structure in 1851-52. Austin College moved to Sherman in 1876, and in 1879 this building was deeded to the state for use by the newly-established Sam Houston Normal Institute (now Sam Houston State University). The Greek revival-era building features a three-bay front facade, two-story portico, and Doric columns. A third floor, added in 1882, was removed in 1926-27.
Austin College Building is a historical marker in Walker County, Texas, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 69 historical markers documented in Walker County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 110 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7156, -95.5555. The nearest cataloged historic site is Steamboat House (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sam Houston Memorial Museum, Boettcher House, and First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5471008426. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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