Facts and Trivia
Facts & Trivia About San Marcos
Our Roots Run Deep: San Marcos has been a favorite destination for more than 12,000 years! An underwater archeological dig in Spring Lake at the Headwaters of the San Marcos River uncovered Indian artifacts dating back over 12,000 years to the Clovis Indians, the oldest known inhabitants of the western hemisphere. This is reportedly the longest continuously inhabited site in North America, according to underwater archeologist Dr. Joel Shiner.
Our People: With a population of more than 45,000, San Marcos boasts a unique multicultural heritage and history where Hispanic, African-American, German, Anglo and other cultural influences are a part of everyday life.
Bobcat Spirit: Texas State University-San Marcos (Fifth largest university in Texas with more than 34,000 students). Every day is a great day to be a Bobcat! The university participates in Division I of the NCAA (FCS in football). Join us at a game and help celebrate our Bobcat Pride.
A Walk In the Park: 1200+ Acres - includes miles of hike and bike trails, children's park, skatepark, dog park, and beautiful public access river frontage.
Changes in Attitude, Changes in Latitude: San Marcos is in the perfect location with a latitude reading of 29 degrees and 53 minutes North and longitude of 97 degrees and 56 minutes West!
Just Another Day in Paradise: Average annual temperature is 68.8∘ and the sun shines 300 days a year!
A Few Of Our Hometown Heroes:
- Lyndon B. Johnson: The 36th President of the United States
- George Strait: County music superstar
- Charles Austin: 1996 US Olympic Gold Medalist
- Heloise: Nationally syndicated newspaper columnist
- Eddie Durham: Pioneer American jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer and musical arranger
- Ralph, the Swimming Pig: Ralph debuted at Aquarena Springs in 1969 and continued his show business career as an international tourism sensation until his retirement in 1994.
- Tomas Rivera: Internationally known Chicano author who set the standard for contemporary Mexican-American literature;
- Cinnamon Linda Stouffer: Veteran CNN Headline News anchor and journalist
- Reece Morrison: Professional football player
