Details for San Felipe Town Hall
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5015004535
Data
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 |