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What is the history of Austin, Texas?
How old is Austin, Texas? When was it founded?
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1337man, here is a brief overview of the history of Austin as stated by the Wikipedia website.
"The recorded history of Austin, Texas, began with the first permanent settlement of the area in 1835. In the late 19th century, the establishment of several universities in the city made Austin a center of education. In the 20th century, Austin also became known for its music (now known as "the Live Music Capital of the World"), as well as its technology industry. Austin's history has also been largely tied to government and politics; at one time it was the capital of the Republic of Texas, and it is currently the capital of the state of Texas in the United States."
"The first documented permanent settlement of current-day Austin occurred in 1835. Anglo American settlers began arriving in the area, when Texas was still part of Mexico. They founded the village of Waterloo in 1837, along the banks of the Colorado River. Edward Burleson laid out the town of Waterloo in the spring of 1838. According to local folklore, Stephen F. Austin, the "father of Texas", negotiated a boundary treaty with the local Native Americans at the site of the present-day Treaty Oak after a few settlers were killed in raids."
1337man, this pretty much sums up the beginnings of Austin, TX. Glad to be of assistance.
"The recorded history of Austin, Texas, began with the first permanent settlement of the area in 1835. In the late 19th century, the establishment of several universities in the city made Austin a center of education. In the 20th century, Austin also became known for its music (now known as "the Live Music Capital of the World"), as well as its technology industry. Austin's history has also been largely tied to government and politics; at one time it was the capital of the Republic of Texas, and it is currently the capital of the state of Texas in the United States."
"The first documented permanent settlement of current-day Austin occurred in 1835. Anglo American settlers began arriving in the area, when Texas was still part of Mexico. They founded the village of Waterloo in 1837, along the banks of the Colorado River. Edward Burleson laid out the town of Waterloo in the spring of 1838. According to local folklore, Stephen F. Austin, the "father of Texas", negotiated a boundary treaty with the local Native Americans at the site of the present-day Treaty Oak after a few settlers were killed in raids."
1337man, this pretty much sums up the beginnings of Austin, TX. Glad to be of assistance.
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