It was named after Stephen Austin, after the town was chosen to become the capital of the republic of Texas
It is named after the Mexican and Texican Empresario and Father of Texas Stephen Fuller Austin.
It was named in honor or Sam Houston.
Austin, Texas.
Austin, Texas was originally called Waterloo.
Waterloo
Austin is the capital city of Texas.
Austin is the state capital of Texas.
Austin Independent School District
The name of the local newspaper in Austin, Texas is 'The Austin Chronicle'. It contains all the latest local news, business news, entertainment and sports news.
Austin became the capital of Texas in 1839. At that time the area was incorporated with the name Waterloo. The name was then changed to Austin.
The name of Austin had been changed from Waterloo in honor of Stephen F. Austin, who brought in 300 families from the United States to colonize Texas and who is known as the Father of Texas.
Austin is the capitol of The Great State of Texas
Austins original name was Waterloo, named after Stephan F. Austin.
Austin, Texas