Stephen Fuller Austin, known as the "Father of Texas," led the Anglo-American colonization of the region. The capital city of Austin, Texas and Austin County, Texas, Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas as well as several schools are named in his honor.... More • http://encyclopedia. ... +F.+Austin View • Books • Images • Videos • Search Related • Statesmen • Colonialism • Industrial Revolution • Politicians • Texas • USA • People