Capitol Mall Sculpted Symbols of History

Symbols of History Gallery

This gallery features sculptures and markers that represent the history of Texas located at the Capitol Mall.

The Six Panels of the Bullock Museum

Artist Mike O’Brien designed and sculpted the six bas-relief panels on the face of the Bullock Museum. Each panel depicts an era of the history of the Lone Star State. The 11-by-16-feet panels are cast-pigmented and acid-stained concrete, designed to look like bronze. From South to North, the panels depict First Texans, 1836 Texas Independence, Trains and Cattle, Immigration and King Cotton, Oil, and NASA and Space Exploration.

Close up of the large star sculpture in front of the Bullock Museum.

Texas Lone Star

The Texas Lone Star Sculpture and the Bullock Museum are designed by Verner Johnson Inc.

This impressive bronze star, standing 35 feet tall, proudly marks the entrance of the Bullock Museum. The Lone Star symbolizes Texas' rich history and its fight for independence, representing the state's spirit of independence and pride.

Learn More: History of the Bullock Museum

Moses Austin historical marker in front of the Travis Building.

Historical Markers

There are three historical markers at the Capitol Mall. The links below lead to the Texas Historical Commission's Historic Sites Atlas record for each marker.

  1. THC - Moses Austin Historical Marker

  2. THC - Diocese of Austin Historical Marker

  3. THC - Gethsemane Church Historical Marker

Additionally, there are multiple historical markers on the Capitol Grounds. Their locations can be found on the Capitol Monuments Google Map, which is embedded in the dropdown on the Capitol Monuments Page.