Ten Commandments Monument (Austin, Texas)

Ten Commandments Monument
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The monument in 2002
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30°16′31.1″N 97°44′27″W / 30.275306°N 97.74083°W / 30.275306; -97.74083Coordinates: 30°16′31.1″N 97°44′27″W / 30.275306°N 97.74083°W / 30.275306; -97.74083
LocationAustin, Texas, U.S.
DesignerUnknown
TypeMonument
MaterialTexas Sunset Red Granite
Opening date1961

The Ten Commandments Monument is installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds (behind the Capitol building) 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. It was the subject of litigation in the Supreme Court case Van Orden v. Perry (2005).

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