1840

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1841

Dec. 13
Sam Houston becomes President of the Republic.

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Gibbs and Coffin (later the Gibbs Brothers and Company) formed, the oldest continuous business in the state.

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1842

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1843

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1844

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1845

Dec. 29
Texas admitted to the Union as a state.

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1846

Apr. 6
Walker County was created, along with 23 other counties, by an act of the Texas Legislature.

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Oakwood Cemetery existed as early as this year.

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Huntsville Academy (also known as Old Brick Academy) recieves charter.

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1847

Woodlawn Home built.

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1848

Law Office built.

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1849

Oct. 1
Texas State Penitentiary receives first convict.

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Nov. 22
Austin College receives a charter by the governor of Texas; the charter remains in effect today.

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