1850-59
1850
Austin College opens in Huntsville.
The Bear Bend cabin is built in Montgomery County.
1851
Austin College Building built (1851-52)
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.