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The Archive War in Austin, Texas, was a political dispute in 1842 over the location of the Republic of Texas's archives, which ended without any casualties.
The conflict began when President Sam Houston ordered the removal of the archives from Austin to Houston, fearing a Mexican invasion.
Austin residents, led by Angelina Eberly, fired a cannon to alert the town and prevent the archives from being moved, successfully keeping them in Austin.
Angelina Eberly, an innkeeper, played a crucial role by firing a cannon to rally the townspeople against the removal of the archives.
The archives remained in Austin, solidifying its status as the capital of Texas, which it remains to this day.
Despite the tensions, the Archive War did not escalate into military action, as the citizens' resistance was enough to halt the removal.
A statue of Angelina Eberly firing the cannon stands in downtown Austin, commemorating her role in the Archive War.
