The Texas Bucket List - Stephen F. Austin Statue in Angleton

We took a drive up to Angleton to see the sights of history and appreciate a gigantic statue of the Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin.

[@jeaniemcdonald1301]

Having known Jimmy Glover for many, many years, I can attest that he is a very knowledgeable and wonderful historian. He makes visiting the statue fun and entertaining.

[@cannedmeatslots]

Ayeeeee I went to SFASU baby let’s goooo!

[@arielgonzalez1851]

Used to always drive by the statue all the time on my way to Lake Jackson. I definitely have to stop by!

[@darlatc1169]

If not for Stephen F. Austin, Texas, as we know it today might not exist. My 3rd G.G. Father John Foster and his sons, Randolph and Isaac were a part of Austin's (Old 300 Colonist). Randolph was Stephen F. Austin's Lead Scout and friend. John later established the Foster community school in Foster, TX. and the Foster High School in Fort Bend County, TX. was named after him and his son Randolph including a historical marker. Stephen F. Austin and Randolph Foster are in an Oil Painting by Henry McArdle which hangs in the Texas State Capitol in Austin, TX.

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

I'm just about 4 miles away from the Statue & I have driven by it many times but never stopped by.

[@ricardorangel8470]

Keep up the good work. 👍🧓☕

[@bricemacaluso8361]

Idk if this would be on my bucket list. I live in bay city, used to live in clute, drove past this statue daily. A bucket list location would be gernimo creek hideaways. Its best to reserve a cabin during the cooler seasons ($76/night vs $480/night)

[@turisteandoentexas]

I have passed by there on my way to the beach, but I have never stopped

[@yoo909]

lived 20 mins down the road all my life in Alvin and never knew about this lmao

[@grimreaper4782]

I live 10 mins from there and didn't realize there was a little museum there 😬

[@johnnyhays2942]

Shane -- if you get the inclination--check out the legacy of John (Jack) Coffee Hays--You may find him to be a rather interesting character-- I think that Hays county is named after him Just Saysing

[@MsKylea]

SHSU Alumni has entered the chat😁

[@danielchilton5400]

SFA may be the Father of Texas, but Sam is the GOAT of Texas!

[@franciscosandiego3026]

I like Texas videos. From the imperial co California.

[@tonychin6825]

this is by my house

[@BrandonSmith84]

He's my very distant cousin We are 5th Cousins 8x Removed His 4th Great Grandaunt Annis (Austin) Littlefield is my 11th Great Grandmother Moses Austin (1761-1821) Elias Austin (1718-1776) Richard Austin (1666-1733) Anthony Austin (1636-1708) Richard Austin Jr. (1598-1638) Richard Austin Sr. (1548-1623) Annis Austin (1596-1677) John Littlefield (1624-1697) Mary Littlefield (1659-?) Joseph Austin (1700-1779) Isabella Austin (1724-1808) Sarah Savage (1757-1825) Thankful Shaw (1794-1870) Orydine Waldin Scribner (1818-1895) Orison Scribner Smith Sr. (1845-1921) Orison Scribner Smith Jr. (1889-1981) Lester Carl Smith Sr. (1920-1996) Shirley Ann Smith (1942-2020) My Dad Me

[@kvogel9245]

But does he sell good burgers?

[@outtatime4512]

Shhh...the libs haven't found this one yet.

[@cameraman655]

Yep, just a matter of time that they will try to pull it down (along with Sam), they will NOT succeed as Texans will gather around to protect our founders.... present company included.

[@notoverlyacerbic9574]

don't you mean communists?