Austin was chosen as the eighth and final capital of Texas in 1839. The area impressed Mirabeau Lamar for its healthy climate and scenic beauty. Many protested that the site was in the middle of nowhere and would require constant defense from the Comanches.
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On this day in 1839, Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas, and his cabinet arrived in the new capital city of Austin.
Mar 16, 2015 · A new capital: Before his inauguration, Lamar joined some friends on a buffalo hunt near the Colorado River. On this trip, he found a beautiful ...
Texans elected Mirabeau B. Lamar as their new president and. David G. Burnet as vice president. Both men strongly disagreed with Houston's policies and ...
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Lamar appointed a commission to select a permanent site for the capital of the Republic. After two months of debate, they recommended the small town of ...
An expansionist, Lamar founded the new capital at Austin at the farthest reach of settlement, and he tried to win for Texas the allegiance of parts of New ...
Oct 17, 2022 · October 17th, 1839: President Lamar and cabinet arrive in the new capital of Austin. On this day in 1839, Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of
Mar 15, 2016 · At Lamar's suggestion, the new capital city of Austin was built on the Indian frontier beside the Colorado River and occupied in October 1839.
Mar 4, 2021 · During his presidency, the capital remained in the city of Austin, which had been designated as the capital by his predecessor, Sam Houston.
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