Seguin, TX

About Seguin

• • Actress Jackie Earle Haley, known for "Watchmen," was born in Seguin.
• • The World's Largest Pecan statue sits downtown, celebrating local pecan production.
• • Its location on the El Camino Real trail established Seguin as a trade hub.
• • A legend says buried Confederate gold remains hidden near the Guadalupe River.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted Seguin's agricultural economy.
• • It's named after Juan Seguín; founded in 1838 and incorporated in 1853.
• • The population nears 30,000, growing faster than many Texas towns.
• • Its elevation is 525 feet, offering gentle rolling hills.
• • Manufacturing and agriculture are key drivers for the local economy.
• • There's a feeling of warm Texas hospitality and small-town charm.
• • The San Antonio Spurs, about 35 miles away, won their first NBA title in 1999.
• • Seguin High School Matadors have a historic rivalry with New Braunfels Unicorns.
• • The area's geology includes formations from the Cretaceous period.
• • The Guadalupe River flows through Seguin.
• • The area is home to the endangered Guadalupe bass.
• • The native pecan tree is a prominent part of the local flora.
• • The area was inhabited by Coahuiltecan peoples before European contact.
• • In 1838, Seguin was established and named for Juan Seguín, a Tejano revolutionary.
• • The Sebastopol House, a unique concrete home, was built in Seguin around 1856.
• • US Highway 90 runs through Seguin.

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