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Pflugerville
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth-largest port in the world.
Pflugerville is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 16,335 at the 2000 census, but the 2005 census estimate shows the city's population increased to 27,531. The area 15 miles northeast of the Colorado River was originally settled by the Henry Pfluger family in 1849. A dam was constructed on Gilleland Creek shortly after that, to facilitate the railroad and provide water for the train. Wooden buildings were erected on main street and Pecan street, many by Conrad Pfluger.
The original platt for the city of Pflugerville was registered on February 19, 1904 by George Pfluger and his son, Albert Fluger. The first addition to the town was the Wuthrich addition of six blocks, platted on November 22, 1904. That same year, the first cotton gin was built in Pflugerville. It was destroyed by fire in 1931 and a new one rebuilt on the same location.
Pflugerville is located 23 kilometers northeast of downtown Austin it borders the northeast corner of Austin. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.4 square kilometers. The city has one body of water that is Lake Pflugerville in 2005 to serve as a water reservoir and city park, and a creek. Gilleland Creek runs through the city.
Pflugerville has the highest property tax rates in Travis county, according to data published by the county tax office. This is in part due to the city's past isolation from any major roadways, which has lead to fewer businesses choosing to locate in town. Presently, Pflugerville experiences a sharp social, economic and population growth derivative of the strategic position of the locality and the high level of well being and quality of life that is enjoyed with respect to other places of Texas.
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