Texas State University - San Marcos, TX
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vhasler
N 29° 53.334 W 097° 56.459
14R E 602256 N 3306945
Started in 1903 as Southwest Texas State Normal School for teachers, the university has evolved to 35,000 diverse student population being prepared for life across many majors.
Waymark Code: WMK4HW
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2014
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Texas State is located on a hilltop above San Marcos. The tight campus is forested with cypress and oak trees. Funds are being spent to renovate buildings and expand facilities to continue expanding the breath of training available to a diverse student body.
The first building is the distinctive "Old Main" shown in the photo gallery. LBJ is a famous alumni with a statue on the quad.
In your visit, tell us what you learned about Texas State.
Name: Texas State University
Location/Address:
1 University Drive
San Marcos, TX USA
78666-4684
Phone Number: 512.245.2111
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type of School: Undergraduate School with Graduate Programs
School Affiliation: Public -- State/Provincial/etc.
Date Founded: 1903
Enrollment: 35,000
Nicknames/Mascots: Bobcats
School Colors: maroon and metallic gold - based on native wildflower gaillardia
School Motto: The noblest search is the search for excellence.
Location of GPS Coordinates: At digital sign just south of The Quad
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