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Name: ___________________________ Stephen F. Austin: “Father of Texas”

Stephen F. Austin was bornin Virginia on November 3,1793.

Stephen F. Austin’s father was given land by the Spanishto establish a colony in Texas.

297 families lived in StephenF. Austin’s colony. They were called the “Old Three Hundred.”

Stephen F. Austin ran for President of the Republic of Texas but was defeated by Sam Houston.

When Stephen F. Austin died,Sam Houston called him “The Father of Texas” because of how important he was to Texas.

The capital city of Texas wasnamed in honor of Stephe nF. Austin.

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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.