State Historic Site · Texas
San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
- Location
- Austin County, Texas
- Nearest town
- 4 miles northeast of Sealy
- Type
- State Historic Site
About San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
The location marks the ground where Stephen F. Austin's colony once stood, the first provisional capital of Anglo-American settlement in Mexican Texas. The grounds preserve this early seat of government rather than reconstructing it as a park attraction with added features. What is protected here is the historical footprint of the settlement itself, tied directly to its founding role in the colony's administration.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site is in Austin County, Texas, 4 miles northeast of Sealy. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 93 in Texas →
- Stephen F. Austin State ParkState Park · Austin County, TX1.0 miNW
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Lake Somerville State Park and TrailwayState Park · Burleson County, TX47 miNW
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.