Humble in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rain Gardens in Texas
Connecting Design & Nature
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 17, 2026
1. Rain Gardens in Texas Marker
The Process:
1. Water pours into the rain garden.
2. Plants absorb rainwater and capture toxins.
3. Rainwater filters through the plants and soil to the rain tank, and eventually to the groundwater below.
4. The rain garden holds rainwater temporarily, which reduces flooding downstream.
A FocalPoint System was installed to ensure adequate drainage, making this an engineered rain garden.
"We never know the worth of water till the well is dry."
-Thomas Fuller, 1732
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. 30° 2.318′ N, 95° 22.819′ W. Marker is in Humble, Texas, in Harris County. It can be reached from Aldine Westfield Road near Treaschwig Road, on the right when traveling north.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Endangered Species (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Endangered Species (a few steps from this marker); Don't Bag It — Compost It! (a few steps from this marker); Shakespeare Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Endangered Species (within shouting distance of this marker); The Healing Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Monarch Habitat (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 17, 2026
2. Rain Gardens in Texas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
