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Travis County History Day 2009
The second annual Travis County History Day was held on Friday, August 7, 2009, in honor of our county's namesake, William Barret Travis, who was born on August 9, 1809, and to commemmorate the establishment and formation of Travis County. The celebration was held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on the second floor of the Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse. The event featured several speakers, video presentations, historical displays and exhibits, and the unveiling of a new informative brochure.
We'd like to give a special thanks to our speakers: former District Attorney Ronnie Earle, noted author and historian Dr. Archie McDonald, and Director of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Peggy D. Rudd. Thank you also to those who sponsored this year's event, including the Travis County Historical Commission and the Austin Bar Association.
View images from the event here.
Map of Travis County, 1898
Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources
