San Felipe de Austin: Untold History of Texas's First Capital - The Daytripper

We've all heard of the Old 300 in Texas History -- Stephen F. Austin's first colony. But what happened to them? This is the untold story of the first Texas Capital, the settlers that lived there at the beginning of Texas...and why many of us have never heard of this town that might just be one of Texas's most important historic sites.
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[@TheDaytripper]

Have y'all ever heard about Texas's first capital?

[@alexander2685]

I can't say I have and I count on you to make learning all about texas history and adventures fun only you can give thank you daytripper.

[@RussellPecot]

Yes! Not far from our home in Katy. The museum is very cool!

[@pamboivie5393]

Yes sir, I have! We even taught it in 4th grade Texas History! I love our state history, and am so thankful for the way you continue to share it!

[@Locust1]

Just moved to bellville, down the road from San Felipe. I have a lot of admiration for mr. Austin. One of my most favorite things about Texas is it’s history.

[@FrankHorigan]

I heard about San Felipe in fourth grade

[@chuckwright557]

There actually was a battle at San Felipe, not a big one by any means but my great-great (X2) grandfather (James Talbet Ross) along with Mosley Baker and others engaged the Mexican Army from the East Bank after burning the town. Museum is less than a mile from I10 near Sealy, well worth the stop. They have done a really good job.

[@vgarza1972]

Just subscribed to your channel last night and I have to say it's been a joy thanks!!

[@iliketoeatbatteries8122]

We were going to watch this in class, I knew you looked familiar, I used to watch your show a lot when I was younger

[@janelleedwards6420]

This is so cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@AndrewCarlisle11B]

Great video!

[@TheDaytripper]

Thanks!

[@ulisesadanulisesadan5992]

San Felipe muy bonito

[@cringegrandma4100]

Los adaes in 1700s was considered first capital of Spanish Texas before Texas revolution

[@ulisesadanulisesadan5992]

Muy bonito

[@bcgreen7479]

Since I'm older than you, YES ! sort of... LOL.

[@williamaustin1]

Of course San Antonio de Bexar was capital of Spanish Texas.
San Felipe de Austin, capital of Austin's Colony, 1824 - 1836, served as the capital of Texas 1835 - 1836.
West Columbia was the capital of the Republic of Texas from September to December 1836. Then the capital was moved to Houston, then eventually to Austin.

[@danielarriaga5716]

Who ever had children out of the old 300 they were Mexican babies because they were born in Mexico. The colony grew to about 1500 so there were lots of Mexican born in the colony.

[@nononsense7655]

WHat I thought West Columbia was the first capital

[@BigBickBenedict_de_Texas]

4th and 7th grade Texas history, c'mon man...

[@Sir_Charles007]

Es territorio robado a México.

[@BigBickBenedict_de_Texas]

jajajaja sure cowboy

[@cristinamz2137]

I agree. But they are too embarrased to admit that truth.