. Texas ... an illustrated description of present conditions in the Lone Star state, with comparative tables showing the marvelous growth and exceptional advantages offered to the prospective investor or homeseeker . rcos river, so fa-mous for its matchlessbeauty and wonderfulsprings, has its source nearthe town of San Marcos, and gushes from the mountain side a full-grown river. It furnisheswater power sufficient for manufactories of large capacity. Schools and Churches. There are forty schools in the county, receiving from the Stateschool fund $17,600. In addition, there are two large colleg
. Texas ... an illustrated description of present conditions in the Lone Star state, with comparative tables showing the marvelous growth and exceptional advantages offered to the prospective investor or homeseeker . rcos river, so fa-mous for its matchlessbeauty and wonderfulsprings, has its source nearthe town of San Marcos, and gushes from the mountain side a full-grown river. It furnisheswater power sufficient for manufactories of large capacity. Schools and Churches. There are forty schools in the county, receiving from the Stateschool fund $17,600. In addition, there are two large colleges. The leading religious organizations are represented by aboutforty-five churches. Cost of Lands. Improved lands are rated$5 to $15 per acre. to $40 per acre; unimproved lands Banks. There are three banks in the county, with deposits amountingto $425,000. Railway Facilities. Two lines of road furnish good shipping facilities. The Mis-souri, Kansas & Texas Railway passes through the eastern part ofthe county. Towns. SAN MARCOS, the county seat (population, 2,300), is the mostimportant town in the county, and does a flourishing business inall lines. It is located in a rich farming and stock county, and 92. e= MQ CD. n has a large wholesale grocery house, two large cotton seed oil mills,a number of cotton gins, waterworks and electric light plant. Herealso are located the U. S. Fish Hatcheries. The San Marcos river, passing through the town, fur-nishes power for a large num-ber of manufacturing plants. It has several publicschools, also the M. B. ChurchCollege. The city has manycostly churches and Towns. Kyle, population 1,000; Buda,500, and Dripping Springs, areimportant business points.
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