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The Star of the Republic Museum was created by the Texas Legislature and is administered by the Texas Historical Commission as a cultural and educational institution. Its purpose is to collect and preserve the material culture of the Texas Republic (1836-1846) and to interpret the history, cultures, diversity, and values of early Texans.

Home to the oldest operating cotton gin in America! Located in Burton, Texas, halfway between Austin and Houston, this history museum offers guided tours of the 1914 Burton Farmers Gin at 10 AM and 2 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. The gin is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and designated a National Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Museum hours are 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.