Texas History Timeline

By ryanjones
  • Sam houston resigns as governor in protest against sussecion.

    Sam houston resigns as governor in protest against sussecion.

  • Gordon Granger announces slavery has been abolished

    Gordon Granger announces slavery has been abolished

  • The Constitutional Convention approves an ordiance to nullify the actions of the secession convention.

    The Constitutional Convention approves an ordiance to nullify the actions of the secession convention.

  • President Andrew Johnson issues a proclimation of peace between the United States and Texas.

    President Andrew Johnson issues a proclimation of peace between the United States and Texas.

  • Congressional reconstruction replaces presidential Reconstruction.

    Congressional reconstruction replaces presidential Reconstruction.

  • Large-scale irrigation begins in Texas when canals are built in the vicinity of Del Rio

    Large-scale irrigation begins in Texas when canals are built in the vicinity of Del Rio

  • Texas voters approve a new state constitution

    Texas voters approve a new state constitution

  • 1870 Edmurd J. Davis becomes the first Republican govenor of Texas.

    1870 Edmurd J. Davis becomes the first Republican govenor of Texas.

  • President Grant signs the act readmitting in Texas to congressional representation.

    President Grant signs the act readmitting in Texas to congressional representation.

  • Seven men in a wagon train are massacerd at Salt Creek, about 20 miles Weast of Jacksboro, by Kiowas and Comanches led by Chiefs, Santa, Big Tree , Santank, and Eagle Heart.

    Seven men in a wagon train are massacerd at Salt Creek, about 20 miles Weast of Jacksboro, by Kiowas and Comanches led by Chiefs, Santa, Big Tree , Santank, and Eagle Heart.

  • Consruction begins on the Texas And Pacifis railway.

    Consruction begins on the Texas And Pacifis railway.

  • The 125 mile stretch between Longview and Dallas opens for service.

    The 125 mile stretch between Longview and Dallas opens for service.

  • Inaugaration of Democratic Richard Coke as govrenor marks the end of Reconstruction in Texas.

    Inaugaration of Democratic Richard Coke as govrenor marks the end of Reconstruction in Texas.

  • Charles Goodnight Estabishes the Ja Ranchin Palo Duro Canyon, The first Cattle Ranch located in the Panhandle

    Charles Goodnight Estabishes the Ja Ranchin Palo Duro Canyon, The first Cattle Ranch located in the Panhandle

  • Present state constitutonal is adopted.

    Present state constitutonal is adopted.

  • The Texas and Pacific Railway reaches Sierra Blanca in West Texas, About 90 miles east of El Paso.

    The Texas and Pacific Railway reaches Sierra Blanca in West Texas, About 90 miles east of El Paso.

  • The University of Texas classes begin.

    The University of Texas classes begin.

  • Fence cutting wars prompt the Texas Legislature to pass a law making Fence cutting a felony.

    Fence cutting wars prompt the Texas Legislature to pass a law making Fence cutting a felony.

  • Present state capitol is dedicated.

    Present state capitol is dedicated.

  • Oil is discovered in corsicana.

    Oil is discovered in corsicana.

  • Texas experiences the coldest winter on record

    Texas experiences the coldest winter on record

  • Poll tax becomes a requirment for voting.

    Poll tax becomes a requirment for voting.

  • Worl War 1

    Worl War 1

  • Large scale agriculture irrigation begins in high plains.

    Large scale agriculture irrigation begins in high plains.

  • world war 2

    world war 2