Details for San Felipe Town Hall

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5015004535

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Marker Number 4535
Atlas Number 5015004535
Marker Title San Felipe Town Hall
Index Entry San Felipe Town Hall
Address 927 Sixth St.
City San Felipe
County Austin
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 780657
UTM Northing 3300041
Subject Codes institutional buildings
Marker Year 1970
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location Marker reported missing May 2011.
Private Property No
Marker Condition Missing
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text Successor to 1828 hall used by "Ayuntamiento" (town council). Conventions of 1832, 1833, and Consultation of 1835 -- leading to Texas Revolution -- met there. Burned during Revolution in 1836. Two story section of present structure was built about 1842 and may have served as county courthouse until 1847. It was joined to a one story school after 1900; moved to this site, 1915. By old custom, council meets each Saturday before full moon. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

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