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How Texans Lived

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Most texans lived on farms and ranches, many began moving towns. In 1850 fewer than 13,000 people lived in Texas towns. By 1860 tge. Umber had jumped to over 26,000. Galveston, with about 5,000 residents in 1850, was by far the largest town in Texas. However, by 1860 San Antonia had become the largest town, with a population of more than 8,000 people.
Texas had two manufacturing facilities, one in Houston that made hats and a textile factory in Henderson. San Antonio's two story Menger Hotel, was the tallest building in the state.