Free Photos > USA Photos > Texas Photos > San Jacinto Monument Photos > Stephen F. Austin at the San Jacinto Monument, Texas Picture and Information (14/19) The father of modern Texas. Austin was instrumental to bringing 300 families to settle the region from the United States in 1825. He was later imprisoned in Mexico City with no charges filed against him. He was suspected of pushing for the independence of Texas. He was freed in 1835 and returned to Texas. He also served as secretary of state for the Republic of Texas shortly before his death. All free photos on this site are public domain. Please consider giving a credit hyperlink to https://www.goodfreephotos.com if you use the photos on this site using the attribution code in the below box. It is not required but it'd be much appreciated. |
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The father of modern Texas. Austin was instrumental to bringing 300 families to settle the region from the United States in 1825. He was later imprisoned in Mexico City with no charges filed against him. He was suspected of pushing for the independence of Texas. He was freed in 1835 and returned to Texas. He also served as secretary of state for the Republic of Texas shortly before his death.