Ten Commandments Monument (Austin, Texas)
The Ten Commandments Monument is installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas, United States. The Texas Sunset Red Granite artwork was designed by an unknown artist and erected by the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Texas in 1961.[1] It was the subject of litigation in the Supreme Court case Van Orden v. Perry (2005).
 The monument in 2002 | |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
|---|---|
| Designer | Unknown |
| Type | Monument |
| Material | Texas Sunset Red Granite |
| Opening date | 1961 |
See also
References
- "Ten Commandments Monument". Texas State Preservation Board. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
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