Introduction
Stephen F. Austin helped families move to Texas. He is important because without him you may not be living in Texas right now. Today Austin is seen as a dreamer who is to this day called the "Father of Texas."
Stephen F. Austin was born on November 3, 1793 in Austinville Georgia.
Early Life
FUN FACT: Stephen F. Austin went to Yale University.
He moved to San Antonio and began working with the Mexican government. Austin started settling colonies in Texas.
Mid-Life
FUN FACT: Stephen F. Austin colonized over 300 families.
Austin's life got harder when the Mexican government stopped wanting to sell land. He was thrown in a Mexican prison and Texas declared it's independence from Mexico.
Prison
FUN FACT: This is a letter from Stephen F. Austin to George Fisher.
Texas became a an independent state in 1836. Austin was a secretary of state and became known as the "father of Texas."
The Father of Texas
FUN FACT: A painting of Stephen F. Austin hangs in the Texas House Chamber.
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Introduction
Stephen F. Austin helped families move to Texas. He is important because without him you may not be living in Texas right now. Today Austin is seen as a dreamer who is to this day called the "Father of Texas."
Stephen F. Austin was born on November 3, 1793 in Austinville Georgia.
Early Life
FUN FACT: Stephen F. Austin went to Yale University.
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