Austin is named after Stephen F. Austin, who is often called what?
AnswerThe Father of Texas
Stephen F. Austin led early American settlement in Texas and is known as the Father of Texas.
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Austin facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Austin, Texas, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Austin's slogan calls the city the 'Live ___ Capital of the World'. What fills the blank?
AnswerMusic
Austin promotes itself as the Live Music Capital of the World thanks to its many music venues.
Going deeper
Which river flows through downtown Austin?
AnswerThe Colorado River
The Texas Colorado River runs through Austin and is separate from the Colorado River of the western US.
What was Austin's settlement called before it was renamed in 1839?
AnswerWaterloo
The small settlement of Waterloo was chosen as the new capital site and renamed Austin.
The Texas State Capitol in Austin is taller than which building?
AnswerThe US Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Completed in 1888, the Texas Capitol rises slightly higher than the US Capitol.
Expert level
The Texas State Capitol is built from what kind of stone?
AnswerSunset red granite
The Capitol was built with sunset red granite quarried near Marble Falls, Texas.
Barton Springs is fed by which aquifer?
AnswerEdwards Aquifer
Barton Springs flows from the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
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