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Pearland, Texas

Located in Brazoria County, Texas, Pearland was established in 1894. Named for the pear orchards that lined the railroad tracks. One of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Houston metro.

Founded 1894 | Population 130,000 | Peak 130,000 (2024) | County Brazoria County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Pearland, Texas

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1894Railroad Community: Named for pear orchards along railroad.

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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Pearland's identity and economy.

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2000Houston Suburban Boom: Population triples in a decade.

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2017Hurricane Harvey: Severe flooding from Harvey.

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2023One of Fastest Growing: Among fastest-growing Houston suburbs.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1894 Culture

Railroad Community

1942 Government

Military Presence

2000 Business

Houston Suburban Boom

2017 Disaster

Hurricane Harvey

2023 Business

One of Fastest Growing

Did You Know?

Named for the pear orchards that lined the railroad tracks.

One of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Houston metro.

Population grew from 37,000 in 2000 to over 130,000.

Pearland is located in Brazoria County, Texas.

Pearland was founded in 1894.

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