1850

1850

• The Bear Bend cabin is built in Montgomery County.

• Fall

  • Austin College opens in Huntsville.

1851

• June 24

  • Austin College Building cornerstone laid.

1852

1853

• Feb. 7

  • Methodist Church established Andrew Female College (lasts until 1879).

1854

1855

• Austin College establishes first law school in Texas.

1856

1857

1858

• Steamboat House built.

1859