Deer Park Gardens in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Deer Park
The promising town was nearly destroyed in the hurricane of 1900, after which every family except one returned North. A few people moved to Deer Park in later years. In 1905, the Edwin Rice Brown family leased as their family home the Deer Park Hotel, the focal point of area social life. However, the town's population remained very small.
Not until 1928, when Shell Chemical Company relocated here, did a new period of growth begin. Deer Park's business district, churches, and schools were reestablished, and in 1948 the citizens of Deer Park voted to incorporate.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10647.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 29° 41.957′ N, 95° 7.461′ W. Marker is in Deer Park, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Deer Park Gardens. Marker is on Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1302 Center Street, Deer Park TX 77536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Place of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. George Moffit Patrick, a Texas Pioneer (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Home of Dr. George Moffit Patrick (within shouting distance of this marker); A Representation of Dr. George Moffit Patrick's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Pratt Truss Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); Battle of San Jacinto (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Texas Army Attacked in Four Divisions (approx. 2.3 miles away); San Jacinto Community College District (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deer Park.
Also see . . . Deer Park, TX - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.