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Introduction to Alpine, Texas
Alpine, Texas, in Brewster county, is 128 miles SW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 193 miles SE of El Paso, Texas. The city has a population of 5,786.
Alpine History
This region was occupied by cattlemen between 1878 and 1882. The first modern settlers, who arrived in 1882, were railroad workers who brought their families and lived along a small spring-fed creek. The railroad section in the area was named Osborne, a name that was briefly used for the community of settlers as well. It was changed to Murphyville when the railways entered into a contract with Daniel and Thomas Murphy to use the spring on their land. The town was officially renamed Alpine in February 1888 by its residents.
Alpine and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Alpine
Alpine has a golf course as well as numerous other attractions. The nearby Fort Leaton State Historic Site is where an adobe trading post was constructed in 1848. Guided tours and picnic areas are also available at the site. The Balmorhea State Park, which is located in the foothills of the nearby Davis Mountains, features an Artesian-spring pool. The Big Bend National Park is home to diverse species of plants and animals. The impressive Santa Elena, Mariscal, and Boquillas canyons form the southern boundary of this park.
Alpine Transportation
El Paso International Airport is the nearest major airport.
Alpine Higher Education
Sul Ross State University is close to the city.
Alpine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Alpine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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