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Stephen F Austin is responsible for the first legal and successful colonization of Texas (second attempt) in 1825. He brought 300 families to Texas and acquired land rights and helped colonize the Texas frontier.
Also he helped form the first Texas Militia that would eventually become the Texas Rangers. Ranger history dates this as the founding of their organization.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 6y agoHe brought hundreds of families in this state.
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∙ 12y agoBecause he was the first to bring over Anglo families to Texas, and he created the Austin colony
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∙ 13y agoHe brought hundreds of families to the state of Texas!!
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∙ 11y agoLed old 300 to texas
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What is Stephen f Austin known for?
Stephen F. Austin is known as the Father of Texas. He led the second and ultimately successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the U.S.
What are facts about Stephen Austin?
Stephen F. Austin is possible known as the father of Texas. He took his father spot and he brought 300 families to Texas. Without him we wouldn't have that much of a Texas History.
Why is Stephen f Austin famous?
Stephen F. Austin is famous because of his dad Moses Austin. He is the Father Of Texas.
Who is Austin Texas named after?
Stephen Fuller Austin who is called the Father of Texas.
How is Stephen Austin honored today?
he is still known as the father of Texas and is loved by his wonderful fambily
Stephen F Austin is the?
Father of Texas.
Is Sam Houston the Father of Texas?
No he is not Stephen F. Austin is the "The Father of Texas."
Why is Stephen Austin famous?
Stephen F. Austin is famous because of his dad Moses Austin. He is the Father Of Texas.
Who is considered the father if Texas?
Stephen F. Austin, known as the "Father of Texas", died December 27, 1836, after serving two months as Secretary of State for the new Republic.Known By Social Studies BookBlahblah99
How did Texas get its capital name?
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.
What is Stephen F. Austin best known for?
Stephen F Austin was famous for successfully colonizing Texas with American citizens.
Was Stephen Fuller Austin a Texan?
Yes Stephen Fuller Austin is a Texan. He is in fact referred to as the father of Texas.
