Civil War | Library

Texas Historical Commission's Library

Texas

1510 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
United States

Website

http://www.thc.texas.gov/about-us/texas-historical-commission-library

Many of Texas' 11,500 historical markers are Civil War related. A high percentage of the historical marker files, which are located in the Texas Historical Commission Library, contain documented narratives supporting the historical significance of the subject matter of each marker.

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This is a sketch of a man holding up the American flag as it waves in the wind.

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Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building

Austin, Texas | The Texas State Archives contain Civil War records related to the state of Texas.

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Texas Governor's Mansion

Austin, Texas | The Greek Revival house was built in 1856 and every Texas governor since has lived in the mansion.

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Texas State Cemetery

Austin, Texas | More than 2, 200 Confederate veterans and their wives are buried at this historic cemetery.

This is a sketch of a man holding up the American flag as it waves in the wind.

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Confederate Soldiers Monument

Austin, Texas | Completed in 1903, this monument consists of bronze figures representing infantry, cavalry, Confederate states, and battles fought...