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WEBAustin (/ ˈɔːstɪn / ⓘ AW-stin) [7] is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties.
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WEB4 days ago · Austin, city, capital of Texas, U.S., and seat (1840) of Travis county. It is located where the Colorado River crosses the Balcones Escarpment in the south-central part of the state, about 80 miles (130 km) northeast of San Antonio.
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WEBLocated in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, Austin is the capital of the state of Texas, the Lone Star State. The city dates back to the 1830s, when the first Anglo-American settlers arrived in the area, then part of Mexico.
Things to Do in Austin, TX | Attractions & Live Music - Visit Austin
WEB2 days ago · Home to unique attractions and world-class museums, Texas' capital city has a soundtrack all its own. Spend a day exploring sculpture gardens and historic homes, zipline through the Hill Country or give the kids a hands-on experience at a number of STEM museums.
Austin, Texas - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBAustin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Travis County. Austin is the 11th-largest city in the United States, and the 4th-largest in Texas. Its population in 2020 was 961,855. [6] The University of Texas at Austin is located there.
10 Reasons To Spend A Day At The Texas Capitol | Austin.com
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · The Texas Capitol building is the crown jewel of downtown Austin. All Texans can find enjoyment in the expansive grounds, numerous monuments and striking Italian Renaissance Revival architecture. A pilgrimage to this pink granite building is a must for all Texans, native and newbies alike.
History of the city of Austin, Texas | Britannica
WEBAustin, City (pop., 2020: 961,855), capital of Texas, U.S. It was founded in 1835 as the village of Waterloo on the Colorado River in south-central Texas. In 1839 it was made capital of the Republic of Texas and renamed to honour Stephen Austin; when Texas became a state in 1845, Austin was its capital.
History of Austin, Texas - Wikipedia
WEBAustin's status as capital city of the new U.S. state of Texas remained in doubt until 1872, when the city prevailed in a statewide election to choose once and for all the state capital, turning back challenges from Houston and Waco.
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WEBAustin, Texas, offers a quirky mix of cultured flair and Texas bravado. It’s a bustling capital city with world-renowned festivals, top-notch restaurants, outdoor attractions and more.