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Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin

Though he lived in five states before coming to Texas, Stephen F. Austin (1793-1836) is considered the Father of the Lone Star State, and it's from him the state capital gets its name. He died at the age of 43, but in his short life time, his efforts toward Texas' independence was unparalleled.

The statue here is located near the intersection of Highways 35 and 288 in Brazoria County, near Angleton.

Austin capitol bldg
Austin capitol bldg
b neighborhood
B neighborhood
Above and Left: Austin's Capitol Building and grounds
Frost Bank
St. Mary's Church, downtown Austin
Wells Fargo Tower

Downtown Austin has an abundance of uniquely-shaped buildings, many of which are banks.

Above: The Frost Bank tower

Below: The Wells Fargo tower

Above, left: St. Mary's Cathedral

Below, left: The Driskell Hotel

the Driskell Hotel
Above and Above Right are two of 11 houses that comprise what is called the Bremond Block Historic District in downtown Austin. They were built between 1850 and 1910 for the children of Eugene Bremond. Today, some are still private residences while others contain offices. They're located on Guadalupe and San Antonio Streets, within easy walking distance of the capitol grounds.
Reagan, Tx
In stark contrast to the ultra-modern buildings of the state capital is tiny Reagan, Texas, on Highway Six north of Houston. It was the arrival of the steam train that put Reagan on the map in 1873. Today, the U.S. Post Office is the last standing building from that era.
yellow-crowned night heron
A yellow-crowned night heron searches a ditch along Farm Road 646 in Dickinson, Texas, Galveston County.

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