Stephen F. Austin
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Stephen F. Austin's greatest accolade is the enduring recognition as the "Father of Texas." His name is immortalized in the state capital, Austin, and in Stephen F. Austin State University, which educates thousands of students. His efforts in settling Texas laid the foundation for the Republic and the eventual state, making him a central figure in Texas history.
Honours & Distinctions
Stephen F. Austin State University
University named in his honor in Nacogdoches, Texas.
City of Austin
Capital city named in his honor.
Stephen F. Austin statue in the National Statuary Hall
One of two statues representing Texas in the U.S. Capitol.
Records & Feats
First Empresario to Successfully Settle Anglo Families in Texas
Austin's colonization efforts brought over 1,200 families to Texas, establishing the first permanent Anglo settlements.