Did You Know that the State Capitol  was built in exchange for 3 million acres of land in the Texas Panhandle opened on May 16, 1888.  is similar to the National Capitol in style except it is around 7 feet taller.  is the tallest in the United States. that all of the building materials were obtained within the state. that Granite was not in the original plans. that Limestone was to be used, but was rejected when the first shipment came in. that Fool's gold was found in the limestone. The fool's gold rusted and ended up marring the limestone.