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Waller County, Texas
Waller County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 56,794. Its county seat is Hempstead. The county was named for Edwin Waller, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and first mayor of Austin. Waller County is included in the Houston- The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metropolitan statistical area. It is home of the Prairie View A&M University. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which (0.8%) are covered by water. Adjacent counties * Grimes County (north) * Montgomery County (northeast) * Harris County (east) * Fort Bend County (south) * Austin County (west) * Washington County (northwest) Communities Cities * Brookshire * Hempstead (county seat) * Katy (partly in Harris and Fort Bend Counties) * Pattison * Prairie View * Waller (partly in Harris County) Town * Pine Island Unincorporated areas * Fields Store * Monaville * Second Corinth * Shiloh * Sunny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edwin Waller
Edwin Waller (November 4, 1800 – January 3, 1881) was an entrepreneur, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, the first mayor of Austin, Texas, and the designer of its downtown grid plan. Texas independence He was born in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States, in 1800 to a family settled in the state since colonial times when they emigrated from Buckinghamshire, England. His family later settled in Missouri. In April 1831, he immigrated to the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. On July 20, he received a land grant from the government in present-day Brazoria County. He began a shipping business, transporting cotton from Velasco, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, using his ship, the ''Sabine'', and was once briefly arrested in Velasco for refusing to pay Mexican customs duty. He very quickly became active in the movement for Texas independence from Mexico. On June 26, 1832, he fought and was wounded at the Battle of Velasco, an early skirmish in the Texas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington County, Texas
Washington County is a county in Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,805. Its county seat is Brenham, which is located along U.S. Highway 290, 72 miles northwest of Houston. The county was created in 1835 as a municipality of Mexico and organized as a county in 1837. It is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States. Washington County comprises the Brenham, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Houston- The Woodlands, TX Combined Statistical Area. Washington-on-the-Brazos in the county is notable as the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence during the Convention of 1836. Reflecting the county's history as a destination of mid-19th-century German immigrants who came after the 1848 German revolutions, in the 2000 US Census, more than one third of residents identified as being of German ancestry. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non-Hispanic Or Latino Whites
Non-Hispanic whites or Non-Latino whites are Americans who are classified as "white", and are not of Hispanic (also known as "Latino") heritage. The United States Census Bureau defines ''white'' to include European Americans, Middle Eastern Americans, and North African Americans. Americans of European ancestry represent ethnic groups and more than half of the white population are German, Irish, Scottish, English , Italian , French and Polish Americans. In the United States, this population was first derived from English (and, to a lesser degree, French) settlement of the America, as well as settlement by other Europeans such as the Germans and Dutch that began in the 17th century (see History of the United States). Continued growth since the early 19th century is attributed to sustained very high birth rates alongside relatively low death rates among settlers and natives alike as well as periodically massive immigration from European countries, especially Germany, Ireland, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
US Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population. The bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $675 billion in federal funds every year and it assists states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions. The information provided by the census informs decisions on where to build and maintain schools, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and police and fire departments. In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts over 130 surveys and programs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunny Side, Waller County, Texas
Sunny Side is an unincorporated community in Waller County, Texas, United States. According to the ''Handbook of Texas The ''Handbook of Texas'' is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). History The original ''Handbook'' was the brainchild of TSHA President Wal ...'', the community had an estimated population of 120 in 2000. References Unincorporated communities in Waller County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas {{WallerCountyTX-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiloh, Waller County, Texas
Shiloh is an unincorporated community in unincorporated northeast Waller County, Texas, United States, about north of Prairie View along Farm to Market Road 1098. The community grew up around the Shiloh Baptist Church which was established in 1871. Education The settlement is within Waller Independent School District Waller Independent School District is a public school district based in Waller, Texas ( USA). In addition to Waller, the district serves the cities of Prairie View and Pine Island. In addition it serves unincorporated sections of Waller Coun .... External links * Unincorporated communities in Waller County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas {{WallerCountyTX-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Corinth, Texas
Second Corinth is an unincorporated community in Waller County, Texas Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2 ..., United States. Second Corinth is northwest of Hempstead. References Unincorporated communities in Waller County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas {{WallerCountyTX-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monaville, Texas
Monaville is an unincorporated community in Waller County, Texas, United States, at the intersection of FM 359 and FM 1887. The town was named for its founder's daughter in 1886. History The town was founded by Daniel C. Singletary who opened a grocery store in 1886. Singletary named the settlement after his daughter Mona. The community boasted a post office from 1886 to 1913 when it closed. At this time, Monaville had a school and a cotton gin. In 1941 a total of 75 persons lived in the town. By 1987 the community had a single business and the residents engaged in agricultural pursuits including raising cattle. Between 1990 and 2000 the population remained steady at 180. Geography Monaville is located south of Pine Island on FM 359 at the intersection of FM 1887. FM 359 crosses over Harris Creek a short distance to the north. The next town to the south on FM 359 is Pattison. From Monaville, FM 1887 goes west and then north to Hempstead. FM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fields Store, Texas
Fields Store is an unincorporated community in northeast Waller County, Texas, United States. The community is located at the junction of Farm to Market Road 362 North and Farm to Market Road 1488. Education The settlement is within Waller Independent School District. Schools serving Field Store include: *Waller High School Waller High School is a public high school in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, north of Waller, and classified as a 6A school by the UIL. It is part of the Waller Independent School District and serves students from Waller, Pine Island, ... (''Unincorporated Harris County'')Waller Junior High School( Waller)Wayne C. Schultz Middle School(''Unincorporated Harris County'')Fields Store Elementary School(''Unincorporated Waller County'') External links * Unincorporated communities in Waller County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas {{WallerCountyTX-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pine Island, Texas
Pine Island is a town in Waller County, Texas, United States near the intersection of Farm to Market Road 359 and Farm to Market Road 3346. The population was 988 at the 2010 census. It is not affiliated with the uninhabited island of the same name in Lake Livingston. Geography Pine Island is located at (30.063433, –96.022968). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.3 square miles (24.2 km2), of which, 9.3 square miles (24.2 km2) of it is land and 0.11% is water. The western boundary of the town is formed by Clear Creek which flows from north to south. U.S. Route 290 Business on either side of FM 359 is part of the northern town limit. Cochran Road from north of Brumlow Road south to Betka Road is the eastern boundary. The southern boundary is formed by Betka Road and an irregular line running west to Clear Creek. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 849 people, 295 households, and 225 famili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waller, Texas
Waller is a city in Texas, United States, partly in Waller County and partly in Harris County within the metropolitan area. The population was 2,682 at the 2020 U.S. census. The Waller area is located along U.S. Route 290 ( Northwest Freeway) northwest of downtown Houston. Geography Waller is located at (30.058752, –95.926336). Most land development within Waller is located near the historic town center. However, businesses oriented toward travelers are beginning to locate along the U.S. Route 290 corridor. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which , or 0.22%, is water. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Waller has a humid subtropical climate, ''Cfa'' on climate maps. Demographics As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,682 people, 1,024 households, and 789 families residing in the city. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prairie View, Texas
Prairie View is a city in Waller County, Texas, United States, situated on the northwestern edge of the metropolitan area. The population was 8,184 at the 2020 census. Prairie View A&M University, the second oldest public university in Texas, is located in the city. Geography Prairie View is located at (30.082131, –95.991788). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.7 km), all of it land. The city is bisected by US 290 and is neighbored by Hempstead, Texas to the west, Waller, Texas to the east, and Pine Island, Texas to the south. Demographics As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,184 people, 1,031 households, and 353 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,410 people, 694 households, and 360 families residing in the city. The population density was 611.0 people per square mile (235.8/km). There were 834 housing units at an average density of 115.6 per square m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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