Towns in Austin County, Texas

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Town of Industry, Texas

Photo taken by Jane Keppler and her daughter on February 21, 2019.

Industry was the first German settlement in Texas (1831), was founded by Fredrick Ernst, who, along with Charles Fordtran had come from Germany.

Resource Links:

http://texas.hometownlocator.com/tx/austin/industry.cfm
http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/AA/hca8.html

Page Last Updated: 07 January 2024