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Baytown
Harris County, Texas
ZipCodes
77520, 77521, 77522
Motto
"A City on the Move"
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Beginning around 1822, the area was first known as Goose Creek. By the early 1900's, another community has been built on the east side of Goose Creek. It was known as Pelly. East Baytown was founded in the early 1920's. Since East Baytown was actually west of Goose Creek, the "east" was dropped leaving the town to be known as Baytown. During the late 1940's, discussion began about consolidating all three communities into one. Baytown was resistant to the idea, but finally agreed in 1947. The resulting community of Baytown was founded 24 January 1948
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The San Jacinto Monument & Museum
This monument honors the battle for Texas independence and was built 100 years after the fray. It is 570 feet tall and is touted to be the tallest monument column in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records.
The monument is located in the San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Site
Phone: 281-479-2421
Email: info@sanjacinto-museum.org
San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Site
3523 Highway 134
LaPorte TX 77571
Phone: 281/479-2431
Places to go and Things to see
The Houston Northshore Railway
This is the last electric railway built in the U.S.A. It opened on 19 June 1927. It ran from Houston to Baytown, Texas.
Learn more about Baytown businesses and how to save money and time in Baytown.
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Economy & Industry
mainly dependent on industry for its income
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The local government consists of a city manager and city council. Council membersare elected from six districts. The mayor, who sits on the council, is also elected by the city's residents.
Goose Creek Superintendent
1415 Market St
Baytown, TX 77520-6755
Phone: 281-420-4800
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