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The Texas Archaeological Discovery That Reframed Human History
At Discovery Hall in San Marcos, Texas, you can find American artifacts that upended how we understand human history in the Americas.
VISIT SAN MARCOS
BY ERIN SCOTTBERG
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A spring-fed lake in south-central Texas is teeming with wonder, both real and imagined. San Marcos, one of the oldest continually inhabited sites in North America, is home to the second-largest group of freshwater springs in Texas. The springs also serve as a sanctuary for endangered flora and fauna like the Texas blind salamander, and once was the hotspot for fin-clad performers known as the “Aquamaids”— hence, the nickname, “The Mermaid Capital of Texas.” Curious to discover more of San Marcos? Click here to explore.
Diving Into the Mermaid Capital of Texas
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