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The site of Waterloo was purchased for the capital of the Republic of Texas in March 1839 and renamed in honor of Stephen F. Austin. ... In 1845 Texas was annexed into the United States and on February 19, 1846, Austin formally became the state's capital. Question Two. Where did the name "Waterloo" come from?
In 1839, Waterloo was chosen to replace Houston as the capital of Texas. Shortly after, the name of the city was changed to Austin, in honor of Stephen F. Austin, known as the “Father of Texas” and the first Secretary of State for the republic.Jul 18, 2018
In the 1830s the first permanent Anglo settlers arrived and called their village Waterloo. In 1839, tiny Waterloo was chosen to be the capital of the new Republic of Texas. A new city was built quickly in the wilderness, and was named after Stephen F. Austin, "the father of Texas."
DescriptionWaterloo was the original name for the city of Austin, Texas, located in Travis County in the central part of the state. Wikipedia
Waterloo
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Taylor, TX
Closed ⋅ Opens 6AM Wed
Happy hour food · Comfort food · Small plates
Taylor, TX
Closed ⋅ Opens 6AM Wed
Comfort food · Small plates · Quick bite
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