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Stephen F. Austin: “Father of Texas”

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Created by: Jayne Rhodes

Stephen F. Austin ran for

Stephen F. Austin was born The capital city of Texas was
President of the Republic of
in Virginia on November 3, named in honor of Stephen
Texas but was defeated by
1793. F. Austin.
Sam Houston.

When Stephen F. Austin died,

Sam Houston called him “The 297 families lived in Stephen Stephen F. Austin’s father
Father of Texas” because of F. Austin’s colony. They were was given land by the Spanish
how important he was to Texas. called the “Old Three Hundred.” to establish a colony in Texas.
Stephen F. Austin:
“Father of Texas”
“The independence
of Texas is recognized!
Don’t you see it in the
papers?…”
Last words of Stephen F. Austin

“The Father of Texas is no

more; the first pioneer of the
wilderness has departed.”
Quote by Sam Houston upon hearing of Stephen F. Austin’s death.