AUSTIN

GEOGRAPHY

• Region is costal plains
• Sub-region is post oak belt
• 30 degrees 16' latitude
• 97 degrees 45' west longitude

ECONOMIC INDUSTRY

• State capital
• Government offices
• Computer and technology industries

HISTORY

• Founded by Stephen F. Austin
• Founded as Waterloo
• In 1839 due to growth in population, renamed and became state capital
• Building boom in the 1850's
• First Capitol building built in 1853

HISTORY

• 2nd building boom in 1870's
• Arrival of railroad in 1870's
• University of Texas at Austin founded in 1883
• Current capital completed in 1888

AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART AT LAGUNA GLORIA

• 12 acre grounds
• Lots of sculptures and gardens
• There is an admission charge

SFA MAST ARBORETUM

• 10 acre garden
• Located at SFA state university
• Began in 1985
• Started as a project for a class
• One of the most diverse collection of plants

WOULD I WANT TO VISIT?

• Yes
• It's a very unique place
• Many attractions
• Close

WHY WOULD YOU WAT TO LIVE/WORK THERE?

• A great place for small businesses
• Compared to the rest of the country living cost is low
• Close to state capital