National Register of Historic Places

Texas State Capitol

Texas State Capitol is a historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000770.

Austin, Travis County, TexasListed June 22, 1970NRIS #70000770★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Texas State Capitol?

The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

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Listing details

Name
Texas State Capitol
City
Austin
County
Travis County
State
Texas
Listed on the National Register
June 22, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000770
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
30.27522, -97.74013
When was Texas State Capitol listed on the National Register?

Texas State Capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1970.

Where is Texas State Capitol located?

Texas State Capitol is located in Austin, Travis County, Texas at approximately 30.27522, -97.74013. See the map above.

Is Texas State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Texas State Capitol is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.