Texas State University

Search

Table of Contents

Locations

1. Points of Pride

   1. History and Traditions

      1. Chautauqua Hill

         Chautauqua Hill
         
         Location: Old Main
         
         The steep hill on which Old Main sits is known as Chautauqua Hill, named for the late-19th century national social movement. Chautauquas provided popular education combined with entertainment in the form of lectures, concerts and plays. From 1885 to 1895, a large tabernacle-like structure seating 1,500 occupied the pinnacle where Old Main now stands.