San Marcos Back Pages (2024)

FAQs

What is the nickname for San Marcos Texas? ›

The town was named after the San Marcos River and became the county seat when the Texas Legislature organized Hays County in 1848. When the railroad arrived in 1881, the thriving town supported two banks, an opera house, and a variety of stores, saloons, and other businesses.

Modern San Marcos, Texas was founded in 1851 and has flourished for more than 161 years.

Along with its charming towns, the Hill Country region is known for its vast cave systems that you can explore. The oldest of these caves resides within Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park in San Marcos, a one-of-a-kind theme park that features a number of unique attractions.

Living in San Marcos offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In San Marcos there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in San Marcos and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in San Marcos are above average.

Our Roots Run Deep: San Marcos has been a favorite destination for more than 12,000 years! An underwater archeological dig in Spring Lake at the Headwaters of the San Marcos River uncovered Indian artifacts dating back over 12,000 years to the Clovis Indians, the oldest known inhabitants of the western hemisphere.

As a symbol for San Marcos, the mermaid is a reminder of our responsibility to preserve Central Texas' water resources through research, sustainable water management, and environmental stewardship. The mermaid connects San Marcos' past, present, and future. Her home is our home.

There are 4 named mountains in San Marcos. Cerro Concepcióm is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Cerro Sarchil.

In November of 1846, Thomas G. McGehee became the first Anglo-American to settle in the vicinity of the San Marcos Springs, but William W. Moon has been identified as the original resident of the site that became San Marcos proper.

San Marcos is the Spanish form of "Saint Mark".

Why is San Marcos important? ›

Founded in 1851 along the spring-fed San Marcos River, the city has actually attracted human beings for more than 12,000 years. Archaeologists have found artifacts of ancient native Americans who lived, fished and hunted along the banks.

After the United States acquired Florida (1819–21), the fort's name was changed from Castillo de San Marcos to Fort Marion in honour of the colonial American soldier Francis Marion. It subsequently served mainly as a military prison.

Why is Texas called the "Lone Star State"? Texas's nickname pays tribute to the Lone Star flag, which was adopted after Texas became independent from Mexico in 1836.

Since the late 19th century, Austin has also been known as the "City of the Violet Crown", because of the colorful glow of light across the hills just after sunset.