Details for Austin College Building
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5471008426
Data
| Marker Number | 8426 |
| Atlas Number | 5471008426 |
| Marker Title | Austin College Building |
| Index Entry | Austin College Building |
| Address | 1700 Sam Houston |
| City | |
| County | Walker |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 255268 |
| UTM Northing | 3400690 |
| Subject Codes | buildings; educational topics |
| Marker Year | 1964 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | Near the intersection of 17th St. and University on the Sam Houston State University campus, Huntsville. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | The Presbyterian Church established Austin College in Huntsville in 1849 and erected this structure in 1851-52. Austin College moved to Sherman in 1876, and in 1879 this building was deeded to the state for use by the newly-established Sam Houston Normal Institute (now Sam Houston State University). The Greek revival-era building features a three-bay front facade, two-story portico, and Doric columns. A third floor, added in 1882, was removed in 1926-27. |