Granite Mountain
2 1/2 miles northwest to Granite Mountain. From it was cut the granite for the Capitol of Texas. Second in size to the United States Capitol. Built in 1885-1888 at a cost of three million acres of state land.
30.5609° N, 98.2764° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
West side pullout between FM 2147 and La Ventana Drive. Bronze text plate and bronze seal reported missing.
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- 0.8 mi NW Brandt Badger House Marble Falls
- 0.8 mi N Michel's Drug Store Marble Falls
- 0.9 mi N Otto Ebeling House Marble Falls