Pasadena in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
City of Pasadena
Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 14, 2021
1. City of Pasadena Marker
This area has progressed from Indian territory to pioneer ranch land to space-age Pasadena.
Known at one time for its strawberry patches, it is now acclaimed for its oil and chemical industries.
The Vince brothers, members of Stephen F. Austin's original 300 settlers, developed area as ranch land.
The armies of both Sam Houston and Santa Anna traveled through what is now Pasadena in 1836, to San Jacinto to decide the future of Texas. "Deaf" Smith destroyed a bridge on the Vince ranch to block possible escape by the Mexican army. After the brief battle, Santa Anna eluded the victorious Texas army on a horse stolen from Allen Vince. He was captured approximately one mile from this marker. Site of the bridge and capture may be seen by following signs to the north.
In 1850, surveyors of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad called the area "Land of Flowers."
Col. J. H. Burnet, a land developer from Galveston, founded Pasadena in 1895. He said, "Pasadena will be the hub of a vast rich agricultural area." The area fully justified his vision, for by 1908, "delicious strawberries, figs, oranges and vegetables" were the boast of Pasadena.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10750.)
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Location. 29° 42.641′ N, 95° 12.597′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is on Eagle Avenue west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 North Main Street, Pasadena TX 77506, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bob Harris Station (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pasadena Independent School District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Allen Ranch (approx. 0.6 miles away); Vince's Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away); Crown Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Capture of Santa Anna (approx. one mile away); Texan Army Crossing of Buffalo Bayou (approx. 1.7 miles away); First Airplane Flight Over Texas (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.
Also see . . . Pasadena, TX - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 14, 2021
2. City of Pasadena Marker
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