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1840

1840

1841

Gibbs and Coffin (later the Gibbs Brothers and Company) formed, the oldest continuous business in the state.
Dec. 13
- Sam Houston becomes President of the Republic.

1842

1843

1844

1845

Dec. 29

Texas admitted to the Union as a state.

1840

1846

Oakwood Cemetery existed as early as this year.
Apr. 6
- Walker County was created, along with 23 other counties, by an act of the Texas Legislature.
Apr. 11
- Huntsville Academy (also known as Old Brick Academy) receives charter.

1847

Woodlawn Home built.

1848

Law Office built.

1849

Oct. 1
- Texas State Penitentiary receives first convict.
Nov. 22
- Austin College receives a charter by the governor of Texas; the charter remains in effect today.

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