About Austin's Moonlight Towers

Erected in the 1890s, Austin's Moonlight Towers are an ingenious system that illuminated the nights of the Texas capital in the early days of electricity.

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They still bathe Austin in artificial moonlight from dusk till dawn. Six lamps at the top of each tower create the famous moonlight glow.

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Today, 17 of the original 31 towers remain. They are official Texas State Landmarks and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Moonlight Towers have been beloved by Austinites for generations.

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Please visit the Infographic, History, and Map pages to learn more.