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Pearland Texas is located just south of Houston in Brazoria County. Pearland’s motto is “where town and country meet”, and these words hold true to their meaning as the “town” of Houston is less than 20 minutes away from the “country” feel of Pearland.
Founded in 1894, Pearland Texas began as a railroad switching station. Pear trees were planted by Midwesterners seeking warmer climes, giving Pearland its name. However, Pearland's history goes far beyond the initial founding date. Native Indian inhabitants hosted their first European visitors in 1528. Such famous names as Cabeza de Vaca, La Salle, and Stephen F. Austin were among the first to visit. The tenacity of these early settlers formed the backbone of a thriving community that continues to grow, increasing from approximately 19,000 to 41,000 residents, in the last decade alone, making Pearland the fastest growing city in Brazoria County.
Positioned on a growth curve that extends well into the 21st century, fueled by an inviable location due to the discovery of oil. More than 40 churches, plenty of parks, excellent medical facilities, low crime, abundant day care facilities, low unemployment rates, and great shopping characterize Pearland, Texas, along with five hardware stores, two grocery stores and scores of shops, restaurants, and services that are conveniently located. Pearland Texas schools were awarded exemplary status (the highest rating given) and boast a less than 1% dropout rate with 67% of high school seniors attending college. Pearland Community College offers transfer courses to a number of outstanding colleges nearby. Also, Pearland annually hosts a Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks event, a Christmas Parade, and the Strickland Chevrolet Golf Classic. |
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