​The "Austin Statesman"

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Marker Text: ​Begun as the "Democratic Statesman" in 1871 by the Democratic Party, in opposition to radical reconstruction government in Texas. Quickly passed into private ownership. Popular first editor was attorney John Cardwell.
      Published daily since 1873, paper merged with "Austin American" in 1924. (1970)

Marker No: 14210

Aluminum 20 x 20 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.259245,-97.744469

Location: 305 South Congress Avenue, Austin