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WEST COLUMBIA, TEXAS

Brazoria County, Texas Gulf Coast
State Hwys. 35 and 36
Between the Brazos and San Bernard river
52 Miles SW of Houston
24 Miles NW of Freeport
15 Miles W of Angleton
Population: 3255

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The First Capitol of The Republic of Texas Historical Marker, West Columbia  Texas
The First Capitol of The Republic of Texas Historical Marker
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, July 2007
Marker Text:

Near Site of The First Capitol of The Republic of Texas

About 1833 Leman Kelsey built a story-and-a-half calpboard structure near this location. When Columbia became capital of the Republic of Texas in 1836. The building was one of two which housed the newly formed government. The First Republic of Texas Congress convened in Columbia. Here Sam Houston took office as Secretary of State. In 1837 the government moved to Houston. The 1900 storm destroyed the original capitol. The Replica at this site was built in 1976-72.
Replica of the First Capitol of The Republic of Texas in West Columbia
Replica of the First Capitol of The Republic of Texas in West Columbia
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West Columbia Texas
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Mural in West Columbia Texas
Mural in West Columbia
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West Columbia Texas Capitol Theatre
West Columbia's Capitol Theatre
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West Columbia Texas Closed Gas Station
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West Columbia Texas Water Tower
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