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  2. List of U.S. places named after non-U.S. places - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of US places named after non-US places.In the case of this list, place means any named location that's smaller than a county or equivalent: cities, towns, villages, hamlets, neighborhoods, municipalities, boroughs, townships, civil parishes, localities, census-designated places, and some districts.

  3. List of city name changes - Wikipedia

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    102.35 Texas. 102.36 Utah. 102.37 Vermont. 102.38 Virginia. ... List of names of European cities in different languages, and List of renamed places in the United States.

  4. List of sister cities in Texas - Wikipedia

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    This article is a list of sister cities in the United States state of Texas.Sister cities, known in Europe as town twins, are cities that partner with each other to promote human contact and cultural links, although this partnering is not limited to cities and often includes counties, regions, states, and other sub-national entities.

  5. History of Fredericksburg, Texas - Wikipedia

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    The History of Fredericksburg, Texas dates back to its founding in 1846. It was named after Prince Frederick of Prussia. Fredericksburg is also notable as the home of Texas German, a dialect spoken by the first generations of German settlers who initially refused to learn English.

  6. History of Texas - Wikipedia

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    History of Texas. Indigenous people lived in what is now Texas more than 10,000 years ago, as evidenced by the discovery of the remains of prehistoric Leanderthal Lady. In 1519, the arrival of the first Spanish conquistadors in the region of North America now known as Texas found the region occupied by numerous Native American tribes.

  7. History of San Antonio - Wikipedia

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    The City of San Antonio is one of the oldest Spanish settlements in Texas and was, for decades, its largest city. Before Spanish colonization, the site was occupied for thousands of years by varying cultures of indigenous peoples. The historic Payaya Indians were likely those who encountered the first Europeans.

  8. History of Austin, Texas - Wikipedia

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    Austin's history has also been largely tied to state politics and in the late 19th century, the establishment of the University of Texas made Austin a regional center for higher education, as well as a hub for state government. In the 20th century, Austin's music scene had earned the city the nickname "Live Music Capital of the World." [5]

  9. Italy, Texas - Wikipedia

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    Italy (/ ˈ ɪ t l i / IT-lee, unlike the country) is a town in Ellis County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,926 in 2020. [4] The community was named after Italy by a settler who had visited the European country. [5]