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This list is about important places in Texas that tell the story of African Americans. These places help us remember and learn about the history, struggles, and achievements of Black people in Texas. Many of these sites are recognized for their special historical value.

Some of these places are on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are very important to the history of the United States. Others are National Historic Landmarks, which are even more significant. Many also have special Texas historical markers that explain their story.

Sixth Street Austin
Sixth Street Historic District in Austin, Texas.

Historic Places in Bastrop County

Bastrop County has several important sites. These include homes and community centers that were central to the lives of African Americans.

  • Bastrop
    • Jennie Brooks House
    • Kerr Community Center
    • Beverly and Lula Kerr House
    • Kohler-McPhaul House
    • Harriet and Charlie McNeil House
    • Ploeger-Kerr-White House (This home has a Texas historical marker.)
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The Kerr Community Center, a place for community gatherings.

Historic Places in Bell County

Bell County is home to a significant church.

  • Belton
    • Mount Zion United Methodist Church (This church is on the National Register of Historic Places.)

Historic Places in Bexar County

In Bexar County, you can find historic areas in San Antonio.

Historic Places in Brazos County

Brazos County has a historic home.

  • Bryan
    • E.A. Kemp House (This house has a Texas historical marker.)

Historic Places in Dallas County

Dallas County features important historic districts.

Historic Places in DeWitt County

DeWitt County has a historic church and home.

  • Cuero
    • E.A. Daule House
    • Macedonia Baptist Church (This church has a Texas historical marker.)

Historic Places in Ellis County

Ellis County includes several historic buildings.

  • Waxahachie
    • Building at 441 East Main
    • Building at 500-502 East Main
    • Joshua Chapel A.M.E. Church

Historic Places in Harris County

Harris County has many significant sites in Houston.

Historic Places in Houston County

Houston County is home to a historic school building.

Historic Places in Hudspeth County

Hudspeth County has sites related to the Buffalo Soldiers.

  • Sierra Blanca
    • Archeological Site No. 41 HZ 227 (This site might have been a military camp for the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers.)
    • Archeological Site No. 41 HZ 228 (This site might be a military cemetery for the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers.)
    • Archeological Site No. 41 HZ 439 (This site might have been another military camp for the 10th Cavalry.)

Historic Places in Limestone County

Limestone County has a park honoring emancipation.

  • Mexia
    • Booker T. Washington Emancipation Proclamation Park (This park has a Texas historical marker.)

Historic Places in Nacogdoches County

Nacogdoches County features a historic district.

  • Nacogdoches
    • Zion Hill Historic District (This district is on the National Register of Historic Places.)

Historic Places in Newton County

Newton County includes a historic homestead.

Historic Places in Terrell County

Terrell County has a site linked to scouts.

  • Dryden
    • Bullis' Camp Site (This site might have been a camp for Lt. Bullis’ Black-Seminole Indian scouts and is on the National Register of Historic Places.)

Historic Places in Tom Green County

Tom Green County has a historic church.

  • San Angelo
    • Greater St. Paul AME Church (This church is on the National Register of Historic Places and has a Texas historical marker.)

Historic Places in Travis County

Travis County has several important sites in Austin.

  • Austin
    • Clarksville Historic District
    • Evans Industrial Building
    • McKinney Homestead
    • Sixth Street Historic District (This district is on the National Register of Historic Places.)

Historic Places in Victoria County

Victoria County includes historic homes, schools, and churches.

  • Victoria
    • Townsend-Wilkins House
    • Victoria Colored School
    • Webster Chapel United Methodist Church (This church is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.)

Historic Places in Williamson County

Williamson County has a historic church.

  • Georgetown
    • Wesley Chapel A.M.E Church (This church has a Texas historical marker.)
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