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Exciting & Historic
San Marcos, Texas is an exciting, historic community in the heart of Central Texas midway between Austin and San Antonio. Founded in 1851 along the spring-fed San Marcos River, the city has actually attracted human beings for more than 12,000 years. Archaeologists have found artifacts of ancient native Americans who lived, fished and hunted along the banks.
Features
Today, San Marcos is home to Texas State University, (alma mater of Lyndon Baines Johnson) the famous San Marcos outlet malls (largest in the Southwest) an historic downtown with many live music venues, Our residents come from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to an exciting variety of civic, educational, cultural, sports, outdoor and religious activities.
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Arts
The City of San Marcos is a vibrant, artistic community with an active arts program
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Bobcat Build
Bobcat Build was started 15 years ago as a way to say “Thank You” to the San Marcos community.
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Chamber of Commerce
Seeking to improve the economic prosperity and quality of life in our community, members of the Chamber are working together in areas of education and literacy, business development, governmental affairs and more to improve San Marcos each and every day.
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City Surplus Auctions
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Community Resources
Local community resources.
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Conservation
We hope you will take advantage of the many conservation programs we have to offer, and we thank you for doing your part to conserve our precious water and energy resources!
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Crime Statistics
Use the interactive map to find crime statistics in the area.
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Doing Business With the City
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Downtown
The mission of the San Marcos Main Street Program is to maintain the unique, historic nature of downtown recognizing its history and planning for its future.
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Education
Review a number of educational options in your community.
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Hays County
Explore Hays County Texas, its events, opportunities and attributes.
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History of San Marcos
Modern San Marcos, Texas was founded in 1851 and has flourished for more than 161 years.
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Keep San Marcos Beautiful
The Golden Picker Award is awarded to people who have volunteered the most at the Keep San Marcos Beautiful/Habitat Conservation Plan monthly Hot Spot Clean-Ups.
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Mermaid Capital of Texas
Learn about the story of mermaids and why they are so important to our community.
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San Marcos Cemeteries
Read more about the historic cemetery's in San Marcos.
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San Marcos Rankings
The City of San Marcos consistently ranks as a fast growing community, but did you know the city also ranks high in many other areas?
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Shopping
Trendy boutiques, eclectic markets and unusual resale stores can be found around our charming and hip downtown square and in shopping plazas throughout the San Marcos area.
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Springs & River
The San Marcos River bursts forth from the Edwards Aquifer through 200 spring openings at the bottom of Spring Lake in the heart of San Marcos, Texas.
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Sustainability Resources
Information on sustainability programs and initiatives in San Marcos.
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Volunteer
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National Community Survey