Austin

Austin is the capitol city and fifth largest city in the state of Texas (behind Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio). Previously called Waterloo, Austin is situated on the Colorado River where it intersects with Texas State Highway 2 (called Congress Ave. and Guadalupe Road in City Limits). The population of Austin is 22,258 as of the 1900 census, the mayor is J. D. McCall, and the city is located in Travis and Williamson Counties.