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Did you know that Texas people have been living in Texas since 14,000 BCE? Explore with the Texas history timeline.
Texas has a long and fascinating history which is partly what makes it such an interesting state. We’ve compiled a timeline of the 50 most significant historical events that shaped the great state of Texas. Without these events, Texas might look much different than it does today.
Republic of Texas (1836–1845) The Republic of Texas. The present-day outlines of the U.S. states (white lines) are superimposed on the boundaries of 1836–1845. The 1st Congress of the Republic of Texas convened in October 1836 at Columbia (now West Columbia).
Offers a chronological timeline of important dates and events in Texas History. Access Texas early history and history firsts.
Browse the collections of The Portal to Texas History by date or coverage era.
The Timeline of Texas History spans diverse people, nations, experiences, and geographies dating back from pre-Columbian era to the present.
The Handbook consists of overview, general, and biographical entries focused on the entire history of Texas from the indigenous Native Americans and the Prehistoric Era to the state's diverse population and the Modern Age. These entries emphasize the role Texans played in state, national, and world history.
By 1528, when the first Europeans entered the interior of Texas, the area was sparsely settled, but the culture and habitation of the Native Americans exerted measurable influence on the later history of the region.
1835-1836: The Texas Revolution began, fueled by cultural and political conflicts. Key events included the Battle of Gonzales (1835), where Texians resisted Mexican attempts to disarm them, and the Siege of the Alamo (1836), a pivotal and tragic defense by Texian forces.
Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Texas. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.