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Round Rock, Texas

Located in Williamson County, Texas, Round Rock was established in 1848. Dell Technologies HQ employs thousands locally. The round rock is still visible in Brushy Creek.
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Founded 1848 | Population 142,752 | Peak 142,752 (2024) | County Williamson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Round Rock, Texas

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1878 Sam Bass Shootout: Outlaw killed by Texas Rangers.
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1994 Dell HQ Moves Here: Transforms city economy.
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2003 Round Rock Express: Minor league baseball.
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2019 Kalahari Resorts Opens: Massive indoor waterpark.
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2023 Approaches 143,000: Fast-growing Austin suburb.
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Latest News in Round Rock

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Complete Historical Timeline

1878 Crime
Sam Bass Shootout
1994 Business
Dell HQ Moves Here
2003 Sports
Round Rock Express
2019 Business
Kalahari Resorts Opens
2023 Business
Approaches 143,000

Did You Know?

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Dell Technologies HQ employs thousands locally.
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The round rock is still visible in Brushy Creek.
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Called 'Sports Capital of Texas.'.
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Round Rock is located in Williamson County, Texas.
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Round Rock was founded in 1848.

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