Ten Commandments Monument

The Ten Commandments Monument is a stone artwork made of Texas Sunset Red Granite, located on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol behind the main building. It was erected in 1961 by the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Texas, though the artist is unknown. Visitors can view this historic monument as part of a walk around the Capitol grounds. It gained notoriety as the subject of the Supreme Court case Van Orden v. Perry (2005), which dealt with the display of religious symbols on public property. A visit offers a chance to see a controversial piece of public art and reflect on its legal history.