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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Texas History Timespan
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Apr 13, 1519
Alonso Alverez de Pineda
In 1519, Alonso Alverez de Pineda maped out the coastline of Texas. He was one of the first European explorers to venture out in present -day Texas. Without him we would not be in texas. -
Apr 13, 1541
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado crossed the Texas Panhandle in search of in search of the seven cities of Cibola. He later found out by a native ruler that there were no seven cities of Cibola. -
Christian Jumamo Indians
Jumano Indians requested Spanish missionaries from New Mexico to travel to the vicinity of present-day San Angelo and instruct the Jumanos about Christianity. The indians were very religous and wanted everyone to follow them. -
The First Texas Mission
The first Spanish mission, Corpus Christi de la Isleta, is established a few miles from present-day El Paso. This was one of the many spanish missions in Texas. This lead to missions spreading all around Texas. -
The First East Texas Mission
First East Texas mission under construction, San Francisco de los Tejas, near present-day Weches, Houston Co. The mission is closed in 1693. -
Texas Missions Move to San Antonio
3 East Texas missions moved to San Antonio because of economic troubles. They were named Nuestra Señora de la Purisima Concepción de Acuna, San Francisco de la Espada and San Juan Capistrano. Many missions moved to San Antonio because of economic troubles. -
Nacogoches
Group of settlers led by Antonio Gil Ybarbo establishes a civilian community near an abandoned mission site. They called it Nacogdoches. Today, it holds the home of the SFA Lumberjacks. -
Mexico gains independence from Spain
After a long stuggle to gain independence from Spain, Mexico is finally a free country. With all the killing and imprisoning, It was time for change. -
The Start of Anglo Americans in Texas
Stephen F. Austin received a grant from the Mexican government and began colonization in the region of the Brazos River. They were known as the old 300. You can sometimes find decendents from the old 300. -
Irish Immigrants in Texas
First of several large groups of Irish immigrants arrive to settle in South Texas. This was because of the potato disease going around in Ireland. -
German Immigrants in Texas
Johann Friedrich Ernst, his wife and five children are the first German family to arrive in Texas, settling in present-day Austin County. This is one of the many german families to arrive in Texas. -
Come and Take It
Mexican troops attempt to take a cannon that had been given to Gonzales colonists for protection from native attack. The action that ensues as Gonzales residents dare the Mexicans to "come and take it" is considered the beginning battle of the Texas Revolution. -
The Texas Declartion of Independence
Texas Declaration of Independence is adopted at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Washington-on the Brazos was the capitol at the time because Sam Houston would not be in Lamar's capitol. -
Baylor University is founded.
Baylor University is a very important college in Texas. It is widely known and greatly apprecated. The Baylor Bears are a very good team and mascots. -
Texas becomes the 28th State
The US Congress approves, and President James K. Polk signs, the "Joint Resolution for the Admission of the State of Texas into the Union." Texas is now the 28th state of the United States. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, ending the War with Mexico and specifying the location of the international boundary.This is still the present-day boundary. Without this treaty, we would still have the land that streches along the Rio Grande, and problems with Mexico. -
The Civil War Begins
The Secession Convention approves an ordinance withdrawing Texas from Union; the action is ratified by the voters on Feb. 23 in a referendum vote. The United States secession is official on March 2, 1861. -
The End of the Civil War
The Battle of Palmito Ranch is fought near Brownsville, after the official end of the Civil War, but word of the war's end at Appomattox on April 9 has not yet reached troops in Texas, they still fight. -
Texas is Readmitted to the U.S.
President Grant signs the act readmitting Texas to Congressional representation. Without this act, texas would most likely not be with the U.S. I give thanks to President Grant. -
Texas A&M
The Agricultural and Mechanical College, later Texas A&M University, opens at College Station, becoming the first public institution of higher learning in the state. This is where my dad wants me to go. -
Texas University
The University of Texas classes begin. This is the university that still makes Texas famous. From the horns to the orange, it makes Texas proud. -
The Great Hurricane
The "Great Hurricane," destroys much of Galveston and kills 6,000 people there. It devestated us all. There have been many hurricanes since, but not like this. -
Flying with the Wright Brothers
Lt. Benjamin D. Foulois makes the first military air flight in a Wright brothers' plane at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. This was an historical part for Texas with planes. The Wright brothers are nationally known for inventing the air plane. -
Texas Voting
Texas voters now able to directly elect the US senators of their choosing. This has been affective since. This made our political body much mor better. -
Miriam "Ma" Ferguson
Miriam "Ma" Ferguson becomes Texas' first woman governor. She was serving as a figurehead for her husband, former Gov. James E. Ferguson. This was a historical event in Texas. -
Texas State Fair
The Texas Centennial Exposition opens at Dallas' Fair Park. runs It is open until Nov. 29, and that is still open today. We all love going to the Texas State Fair! -
Johnson wins the Race
Lyndon B. Johnson beats Coke Stevenson in the US Senate race by 87 votes. The winning margin in the disputed primary is registered in Ballot Box No. 13 in Jim Wells County. Texas now holds the home of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. -
The First Texas-Born President
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the first Texas-born President of the United States. This is a landmark event for Texas. Eisenhower did us proud. -
Houston, the Eagle has Landed
Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong transmits the first words from the surface of the moon: "Houston, the Eagle has landed." This was a historical event is Texas space history. Everyone cheered when they heard those words. -
George H.W. Bush
Houstonian George H. W. Bush is elected president of the United States. He was a great president to our country. Then, he did not know that his son would be soon in his footsteps. -
George W. Bush
Former Texas Gov. George W. Bush elected President of the United States. This was very important in our presidency. George W. Bush did his father proud.
