Texas State Capitol: 36th Infantry Monument

Series Summary

The Texas State Capitol, located in Austin, Texas, is the fourth building to serve as the seat of Texas government. It houses the chambers of the Texas State Legislature and the office of the Governor of Texas. Originally designed by Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882–'88 under the direction of civil engineer Lindsay Walker, and a $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. It is the largest State Capitol building but smaller than the National Capitol in Washington, D.C. In this free video series on tourism, discover the wonder of the Texas State Capitol building in Austin, Texas. Discover all the statues and monuments like those for the 36th infantry, Alamo, Cowboy, Hiker and Texas Rangers. Learn about the iron fence and capitol grounds. Stop by the Texas State Capitol for a valuable history lesson and some great sightseeing.

Video Transcript

"This monument honors the veterans of the 36th infantry. It's also one of the more recent additions to the grounds of the Texas State Capitol, in Austin. It's made entirely of native red granite ,and was carved in the shape of the T Patch. That's the shoulder patch for the 36th Infantry of the Texas National Guard. The 36th Infantry Division, is said to be the first American division to invade Europe during World War II. They are credited with fighting and successfully freeing Reims, France, during World War I."