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Clarksville Historic District, Austin

Clarksville is the oldest surviving freedomtown (original post-Civil War settlements founded by former African-American slaves) west of the Mississippi River, founded in 1871..

Clarksville is the oldest surviving freedomtown (original post-Civil War settlements founded by former African-American slaves) west of the Mississippi River, founded in 1871.


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About Clarksville Historic District

 Austin, Texas

Clarksville Historic District and Nearby Sights on Map

Sheeks-Robertson House

Charles Moore House

Charles Moore House was the self-designed residence of the renowned eponymous architect that houses his library, folk art and toy collection

Woodlawn

Woodlawn, also known as Governor Shiver's Mansion, is a Greek Revival style pre-Civil War mansion designed by Abner Cook and built in 1853, that was once owned by two Texas governors

A. J. Jernigan House

The A

Pease Park

Ziller House

House Park Skatepark

Is a 30,000 square foot public, concrete skate park next to the ACC Rio Grande Campus

Lou Neff Point

The Lou Neff Point where Barton Creek meets Lady Bird Lake offers great views of the river, as well as the Austin skyline beyond

Granger House

Treaty Oak

The Treaty Oak is the last surviving member of the Council Oaks, a grove of 14 trees that served as a sacred meeting place for Comanche and Tonkawa Tribes