Republic Square (Austin)

[3] The neighborhood surrounding the park became significant for its Mexican American residents throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s.

[4] During the United States Bicentennial, the city of Austin transformed the square to its former glory, and was later revitalized again in 2017.

[5] Despite many physical changes, the historic heritage Auction Oaks survived and remain a centerpiece to the square till this day.

Republic Square station provides transit travelers the option to transfer to local lines, as well as Route 20 to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport.

[7] Republic Square was also a proposed stop for the Project Connect's Downtown Transit Tunnel, however, as of June 1, 2023, Republic Square is no longer a planned route on at least the light rail in the scaled back plans.