183 Trail Signage
Honoring some of the important people, places, and stories of East Austin and Central Texas.
Honoring our Region
At 12 locations along the trail, you’ll find interpretive signage highlighting local people, history, and culture, as well their significance to East Austin and Central Texas. Learn about our region’s unique wildlife and the influential people that built the East Austin community into what it is today.
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Colorado River Trailhead -
Interpretive signage along the 183 Trail -
Sign at the Montopolis Truss Bridge -
Sign on the Montopolis Truss Bridge -
MLK Freedom Park -
Colorado River Trailhead -
Interpretive signage along the 183 Trail -
Sign at the Montopolis Truss Bridge -
Sign on the Montopolis Truss Bridge
Thank You to Our Partners
The success of the 183 Trail would not been possible without the help of local and regional community partners who helped us craft the sign content. With their collaboration and feedback, these kiosks effectively honor the spirit, culture, and history of the East Austin community. To find out more about the work of these organizations, please visit their pages linked below:
- Austin Area Heritage Council
- Austin History Center
- City of Austin Historic Preservation
- Colony Park Neighborhood Association
- Colorado River Alliance
- East Austin Lions Club
- El Concilio de East Austin
- George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Montopolis Neighborhood Association
- Preservation Austin
- Six Square
- TxDOT Environmental Affairs
- Texas Historical Commission
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation
- Travis County Audubon
- Travis County Historical Commission
- U.S. National Park Service
Elected Officials
- City of Austin Councilmember Sabino “Pio” Renteria
- City of Austin Councilmember Natasha Harper-Madison
- Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion
- Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez
- Former City of Austin Councilmember Ora Houston
- The Honorable Wilhelmina Delco
Bibliography
View the 183 Trail’s full list of content sources.