San Marcos is a city in Texas, USA. The population was 34,733 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hays County^GR6. Texas State University-San Marcos (formerly Southwest Texas State University) is located in the city. Official language(s) None See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Hays County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Texas State University–San Marcos (often referred to as Texas State) is a doctoral granting university located in San Marcos, Texas, United States. ...

San Marcos is the only habitat for the endangered Texas Blind Salamander (Eurycea rathbuni). The Aquarena Springs ecological education center is located in San Marcos. Binomial name Eurycea rathbuni Stejneger, 1896 The Texas Blind Salamander, Eurycea rathbuni, is a rare cave dwelling salamander native to San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, specifically the San Marcos Pool of the Edwards Aquifer. ... Aquarena Springs was a resort and amusement park built around the San Marcos Springs in San Marcos, Texas, United States, which various owners operated from 1928 until 1996. ...

History

A small group of Mexican families settled in the area where the El Camino Real crossed the San Marcos River in April 1808, calling their settlement Villa de San Marcos de Neve. The settlers were plagued by floods and Indian raids, and the settlement was abandoned in 1812. The Old San Antonio Road (sometimes called El Camino Real, Camino Arriba, or Lower Presidio Road) is a historic roadway located in Texas and Louisiana, United States. ... The San Marcos River rises from Aquarena Springs in San Marcos, Texas. ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Picture of flooding in Amphoe Sena, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand For other uses, see Flood (disambiguation). ... For the overture by Tchaikovsky, see 1812 Overture; For the wars, see War of 1812 (USA - United Kingdom) or Patriotic War of 1812 (France - Russia) For the Siberia Airlines plane crashed over the Black Sea on October 4, 2001, see Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 1812 was a leap year starting...

In November 1846 the first Anglos settled in the vicinity of the San Marcos Springs. The Texas Legislature organized Hays County on March 1, 1848, and designated San Marcos as the county seat. In 1851 the town center was laid out. The town became a center for ginning and milling local agricultural products. 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The term Anglo can be used as a prefix to indicate a relation to England, as in the phrases Anglo-American or Anglo-America. It is also used, somewhat loosely, to refer to a person or people of English ethnicity in North America. ... The Texas Legislature is the central lawmaking body of the U.S. state of Texas. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... Year 1848 (MDCCCXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1851 (MDCCCLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Cotton gin A cotton gin is a machine that quickly and easily separates the cotton fibers from the seedpods and the sometimes sticky seeds. ... A grinding mill is a unit operation designed to break a solid material into smaller pieces. ...

In the decade following the arrival of the International-Great Northern Railroad in 1881, cattle and cotton provided the basis for the growth of San Marcos as a center for commerce and transportation. The International-Great Northern Railroad Company was a major component of the Missouri Pacific lines in Texas. ... Year 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Binomial name Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 Cattle (often called cows in vernacular and contemporary usage, or kye as the Scots plural of cou) are domesticated ungulates, a member of the subfamily Bovinae of the family Bovidae. ... Cotton ready for harvest. ...

In 1899, Southwest Texas State Normal School was established as a teacher's college to meet demand for public school teachers in Texas. It has since changed its name several times and is now Texas State University-San Marcos. Texas State University–San Marcos (often referred to as Texas State) is a doctoral granting university located in San Marcos, Texas, United States. ...

In the 1960s, with the emergence of Aquarena Springs and Wonder World as attractions, the tourist industry became a growing part of the economy. Aquarena Springs was a resort and amusement park built around the San Marcos Springs in San Marcos, Texas, United States, which various owners operated from 1928 until 1996. ...

The expansion of Texas State and establishment of the Gary Job Corps Training Center in 1965 made education the single largest employer in the city. Texas State University–San Marcos (often referred to as Texas State) is a doctoral granting university located in San Marcos, Texas, United States. ... Logo of Job Corps Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the Office of the Secretary of the United States Department of Labor. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ...

Geography

San Marcos is located at 29°52′46″N, 97°56′20″W (29.879387, -97.938829)^GR1 in an area locally referred to as Central Texas. This is 29 miles southwest of Austin and 47 miles northeast of San Antonio. Interstate 35 is the main highway through the town and the spring-fed San Marcos River is a notable water feature. The city is also situated on the Balcones Fault. The eastern part of the city is flat while the western part consists of rolling hills. Central Texas (a part of which is Texas Hill Country), is a region in the U.S. state of Texas. ... Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas County Travis County  - Mayor Will Wynn Area    - City 669. ... Nickname: Alamo City; River City Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Bexar County  - Mayor Phil Hardberger Area    - City 1067. ... Interstate 35 (abbreviated I-35) is an interstate highway running north-south in the central United States. ... The San Marcos River rises from Aquarena Springs in San Marcos, Texas. ... The Balcones Fault is a zone of normal faulting in Texas (USA) that runs approximately from the southwest part of the state to the north central region. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.4 km² (18.3 mi²). Land constitutes 47.2 km² (18.2 mi²), and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.60%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 34,733 people, 12,660 households, and 5,380 families residing in the city. The population density was 736.4/km² (1,907.5/mi²). There were 13,340 housing units at an average density of 282.8/km² (732.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.55% White, 5.53% African American, 0.65% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 17.03% from other races, and 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 36.50% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 12,660 households out of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.9% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 57.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.08. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 15.4% under the age of 18, 41.9% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 10.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,809, and the median income for a family was $37,113. Males had a median income of $25,400 versus $22,953 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,468. About 13.8% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

The Springs and Parks

San Marcos was founded on the site of the San Marcos Springs, which produce the San Marcos River. Even today, San Marcans of all ages enjoy swimming in the cool spring water. Several parks surround the river as it bubbles up from the ground and winds its way through the city. San Marcos Springs is the second largest natural cluster of springs in Texas. ...

• Spring Lake was created by a small dam near the spring. It is home of the Aquarena Springs Center and other educational-centered parks.
• Sewell Park, operated by Texas State University, is a little further downstream. It is packed with university students when the sun is out and is the focal point of the university.
• The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation department operates several other parks downstream, including San Marcos Plaza and Lions' Park.

Tube and canoe rental are available at Lions' Park and Sewell Park. A pedestrian and bike bridge crosses the San Marcos River between San Marcos Plaza and Lions' Park.

Culture

The pace of San Marcos is affected by the come-and-go of the students of Texas State University, which sits on the hill overlooking the town square. During summertime and spring and winter breaks the traffic is calmer, the restaurants less crowded, and the streets of the square quieter. While there has been a historic 'divide' between the students 'up there' on the hill and the year-long residents 'down there' in the town, there have been recent moves, on behalf of the student body and the general public, to engage each other in moving the city forward and planning together. Recent city bonds and initiatives have partly been aimed at physically connecting the university better to the town. Plans are in the works to landscape LBJ Drive leading from the town square to the university hill. The recent election, in 2005, of Chris Jones, a university student, to the city council was also the work of students and residents working together. some gay kid ...

Since 1970, San Marcos has had an annual chili cookoff, the Chilympiad. A chili cookoff is a social event, similar to a barbecue, in which competitors prepare their own particular recipe for chili con carne and submit it for taste testing. ... The Chilympiad, a Texas tradition held annually in the second week of September since 1970, may be described as the Olympics of chili cooking. ...

Education

The City of San Marcos is served by the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Private schools include the Masters School and the San Marcos Baptist Academy, a boarding college-preparatory military academy. San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in San Marcos, Texas (USA). ... San Marcos Baptist Academy (also known as San Marcos Academy, The Academy at San Marcos, or simply S.M.A.) is a coed prep school Baptist institution that is a part of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, and affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention with a membership in the...

Notable Texans and San Marcos

• Lyndon Baines Johnson was educated at Texas State University, then called the Southwest Texas Normal School. Many landmarks on campus and around town are named for him, including LBJ Drive -- a main drag in town -- and the LBJ student center. An LBJ museum is also planned to open on the town square.
• Country music star George Strait graduated from Southwest Texas State University. A bar in the basement of the LBJ student center bears his name.
• The rock band Blue October's lead singer, Justin Furstenfeld, resides in the city with his wife Lisa.
• Future NFL impact players Barrick Nealy and Fred Evans are products of Texas State University's football program.
• Tomás Rivera, an influential figure in Chicano and American literature, is also an alum. A street leading to the LBJ Student Center is named in his honor.
• Ty Detmer, a Heisman-winning quarterback from Brigham Young University was born in San Marcos.
• Horror author Scott A. Johnson recieved his Bachelors Degree from Texas State University, then called Southwest Texas State University, in 2002.
• The MOST notable Johnson is legendary cell biologist Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson was first to find the phosphatase calcineurin as an important mediator in organelle motility. Adam Johnson was a graduate student at Texas State University and will later go on to medical school to become a pathologist.

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External links

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• San Marcos from the Handbook of Texas Online
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