Famous Folks of Central Texas
Learn more about the famous or infamous people, celebrities, newsmakers past and present with an Austin connection.
Stephen F. Austin
Known as the Father of Texas and the Founder of Anglo-American Texas, the settlement of Waterloo on the banks of the Colorado River was renamed in honor of Stephen F. Austin and became the capital of the State of Texas.
Known as the Father of Texas and the Founder of Anglo-American Texas, the settlement of Waterloo on the banks of the Colorado River was renamed in honor of Stephen F. Austin and became the capital of the State of Texas.
James Pinckney Henderson (1808-1858)
Born in North Carolina, James Pinckney Henderson came to Texas just after the Texas War for Independence, serving in the Republic of Texas Army then holding several political offices including the first Governor of Texas.
Born in North Carolina, James Pinckney Henderson came to Texas just after the Texas War for Independence, serving in the Republic of Texas Army then holding several political offices including the first Governor of Texas.
"Ma" Ferguson Said It
Here's an amusing quote attributed to Miriam "Ma" Ferguson, first woman governor of Texas.
Here's an amusing quote attributed to Miriam "Ma" Ferguson, first woman governor of Texas.
O. Henry - William Sydney Porter
Perhaps you've heard Austin described as The City of the Violet Crown. Ever wonder why? Writer William Sydney Porter gets the credit for giving us that name way back in 1894.
Perhaps you've heard Austin described as The City of the Violet Crown. Ever wonder why? Writer William Sydney Porter gets the credit for giving us that name way back in 1894.
Abner Cook
In 1839 a young Abner Cook arrived in Austin. Working initially as a carpenter, he went from constructing coffins and log cabins to becoming the architect and builder of impresssive 1850's era public buildings and homes, including the Texas Governor's Mansion.
In 1839 a young Abner Cook arrived in Austin. Working initially as a carpenter, he went from constructing coffins and log cabins to becoming the architect and builder of impresssive 1850's era public buildings and homes, including the Texas Governor's Mansion.
Barbara Jordan Said It
She said many things and Guide Jone Johnson Lewis gathers the most notable together in this collection of quotes.
She said many things and Guide Jone Johnson Lewis gathers the most notable together in this collection of quotes.