San Felipe, Texas

Colonial Capital of Texas

With reverence, I shall honor Stephen Fuller Austin for my heritage and I will cherish with dignity the memory of those courageous souls that gave their lives for freedom. I will be free and stand tall and proud as another flag shall unfurl over my charred ashes. Will rejoice at the silence of cannons and know that the tainted smell of war shall fill my senses no more. I am the Cradle of Texas Liberty - the once colonial capital of Texas - I am San Felipe and I shall rise again!!

Stephen F. Austin State Park

Information 979-885-3616
Reservations 515-389-8900

www.Tpwd.State.Tx.Us

Open Sat. 12-5, Sun. 11-5 also shown by appointment Mon-Fri. (Donation)

The restored J.J. Josey Store, built in 1847, is now a museum displaying merchandise of the pioneer era. (Open Saturday and Sunday; admission).

Entering the J. J. Josey Store in San Felipe is like taking a step back into another time. The building houses a large collection of historic memorabilia. Just to name a few...photos of Stephen F. Austin's family...Austin's writing desk...map of San Felipe drawn by the Mexican Government...and much, much more.