How did Slaughter Creek in Austin, TX get its name?

Lisa Brooke gave the answer straight out of Google. And from what I know, she's correct, Nancy Broach. I almost bought a house in the Slaughter Creek watershed. Within six months, it was under four feet of water. read more

Slaughter Creek is named for Stephen F. Slaughter and his wife Ann, who moved to the area from Kentucky right about the time Texas first became a republic, around 1833 or so. There’s also a major thoroughfare in South Austin called Slaughter Lane named after the family. read more

The KGB Agent answer: Slaughter Lane was named from nearby Slaughter Creek, which was named for Stephen F. Slaughter. read more