Wednesday, 3 September 2014

WC 41-189, US-3068232 SW-SW ED-334 WC 86-509 Texas - 2nd largest state of the USA


Short notes on the State of Texas

Capital:        Austin
Largest city:              Houston

Area:                           268,581 sq mi  (696,241 km2)  2nd largest State

Population:                  26,448,193 (2013 est)

Admission to Union:    December 29, 1845 - The 28th  State to be admitted.

The first postcard shows (a) the Capitol in Austin (b) the Alamo (c) a Texan Longhorn and (d) Bluebonnets - the State floral emblem.

The second postcard has spurs, a windmill in Texan colours, flowers and longhorns. It was sent by maggie249 Swap-bot.

The third postcard shows the Lone Star Flag and the State Seal. This came from Sabrina (13 November 2014) Postcrossing.
The fourth postcard is from Bettina E. (6 July 2015) Swap-bot.






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