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The French colonization of Texas started in 1685 when Robert Cavelier de La Salle intended to found the colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River, but inaccurate maps and navigational errors caused his ships to anchor instead 400 miles (640 km) to the west, off the coast of Texas. The colony survived until 1688.
Every major river in modern Texas, except the Red River, has a Spanish or Anglicized name, as do 42 of the state's 254 counties and numerous towns also bear Spanish names. [185] Even many of the words that have been incorporated into American English, such as barbecue, canyon, ranch, and plaza, come from Spanish words. [186]
The most obvious legacy is that of the language; every major river in modern Texas, including the Red River, which was baptized by the Spaniards as Colorado de Texas, has a Spanish or Anglicized name, as do 42 of the state's 254 counties. Numerous towns also bear Spanish names. [72] An additional obvious legacy is that of Roman Catholicism.
Texas population density map. As of May 2024, the 1,225 Texas municipalities [3] [a] include 971 cities, 231 towns, and 23 villages.These designations are determined by United States Census Bureau requirements based on state statutes and may not match a municipality's self-reported designation. [4]
Spanish missions within the boundaries of what is now the U.S. state of Texas. The Spanish Missions in Texas comprise the many Catholic outposts established in New Spain by Dominican, Jesuit, and Franciscan orders to spread their doctrine among Native Americans and to give Spain a toehold in the frontier land.
Wim Wenders' 1984 movie, "Paris, Texas," was set mostly in West Texas, not in the small city of Paris, located in Northeast Texas. (Credit: Provided) Michael Barnes writes about the people, places ...
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"Historical Maps of Texas Cities: Waco". Perry–Castañeda Library Map Collection. University of Texas at Austin. "Waco". Texas Archive of the Moving Image. Austin, TX. " 'Must Have' Books on Waco History". Waco History Project. (bibliography) "HIS 3300 Methods in Public & Oral History: Waco, McLennan County, and Texas Histories". Research ...