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Pearland Texas Real Estate
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| Pearland is the fastest growing city in Brazoria County, positioned on a growth curve that extends well into the 21st century, fueled by an enviable location. 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 leap out from this tumultuous chapter in Texas' colorful history that traces the area's development to present-day Pearland. 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 (based on 2000 U.S. Census figures). |
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Brazoria County Real EstateHeralded in history books as “The Cradle of Texas”, Brazoria County began when eighty-nine of Stephen F. Austin’s original Old Three Hundred obtained land grants and settled at the mouth of the Brazos River in 1824. The county was one of the first counties established after Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836.
Brazoria County is situated on the lower Texas Gulf Coast. Real Estate in Brazoria County has been growing by leaps and bounds. The 2000 Census lists the current population at 241,767 and consists of 1,488 square miles. The county is a mixture of both rural and urban communities. The major industries are petrochemical, manufacturing, trade, services, construction, farming and commercial fishing. The county is home to Port Freeport, the second largest container port on the Gulf Coast, and offers water sports recreation, hunting and fishing. The US Fish & Wildlife Service has designated Brazoria County for two wildlife habitats, the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge and Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge. The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory is based in the county for the purpose of study and conservation of birds and their habitat. The northern part of Brazoria County, which includes the larger cities of Pearland, Alvin and Manvel, is experiencing substantial growth with new residential communities, shopping centers and business. The county is proud that it can offer residents a choice of two community colleges. Alvin Community College is located in the northern part of the county and Brazos Port Community College is in the Lake Jackson/Clute/Richwood area. In the southern half of the county the cities of Lake Jackson, Freeport and Clute are home to Dow Chemical Company, US Contractors Ltd., BASF Corp. and Conoco-Phillips. The city of Angleton is centrally located and is the county seat. |
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