Texas

Texas
An Internet Hotlist on Texas

Introduction | Facts & State Symbols | Historical Landmarks

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Texas, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Facts & State Symbols

Ben's Guide (3-5): Quick Facts: Texas - Quick Facts: Texas Texas' Web Site, Kids Page, and Fort Worth Kids Page
Interesting Facts about Texas - Interesting facts about Texas including weather, population and size.
More Facts about Texas - The following facts about Texas were compiled by Lone Star Junction based on the Guinness Book of World Records and other reliable sources.
SenateKids - Learn about all the state symbols that make Texas so special here in the Texas Official Facts section. Then test your knowledge with the game that follows; the Texas Trivia Quiz.
Symbols of Texas - Symbols of the great state of Texas - state flag, state bird, state flower, Texas state dinosaur... many more state symbols of Texas.
Texas Facts - OTHER INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TEXAS. Texas is popularly known as The Lone Star State. The Alamo is located in San Antonio. It is where Texas defenders fell to Mexican General Santa Anna and the phrase Remember the Alamo originated.
Texas Facts - National Geographic - Texas facts, information and history, travel videos, flags, photos from National Geographic.
Texas Fast Facts and Trivia - Texas fast facts and trivia in no particular order!
Texas: Facts, Map and State Symbols - Population - 20,851,820 (as of 2000) [Texas is the second most populous state in the USA, after California; New York is the third most populous] ...

Historical Landmarks

Big Bend National Park - The National Park Service homesite for Big Bend.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The mission of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants, and landscapes.
San Jacinto Monument and Museum - The 570-foot monument stands in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest monument column in the world.
Space Center Houston - Official Visitors Center of NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Texas Capitol - The Texas Capitol is an extraordinary example of late 19th century public architecture and is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols.
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum - Located in Waco, Texas, The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to the history and popular culture of the legendary Texas Rangers.
The Alamo - San Antonio, TX - Maintained by the Alamo staff in San Antonio.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza - The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas examines the life, death, times and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
The Texas Governor's Mansion - The Governor's Mansion, the most historic house in Texas, sits on a beautifully landscaped city block in Austin near the Capitol building. Built in 1856, it is the oldest continuously occupied executive residence west of the Mississippi. The building has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
USS LEXINGTON Museum On The Bay - Once you step foot aboard this WWII aircraft carrier you become a part of the story. So get ready to embark on a journey like no other.
USS TEXAS - A dolphin escorts TEXAS into the Gulf of Mexico following the commissioning. Photo by Ray Nelson 11 September 2006. USS TEXAS arrives in Galveston for commissioning!

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