Grangerland, Texas facts for kids
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Grangerland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
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77306, 77302
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Grangerland is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in east central Montgomery County, Texas, United States. Grangerland is located at the intersection of F.M. 3083 and F.M. 2090, approximately 30 miles north of Houston and 10 miles southeast of Conroe.
History
In 1907, Dr. Edwin Granger purchased land in what is now known as "Grangerland" with the intention of starting a community in the area. Dr. Granger and his fellow settlers made their living by farming cotton, selling limited lumber, and cutting railroad ties.
In 1931, during the Texas oil boom, oil was discovered in the area. To accommodate the influx of oil workers, Don D. Granger, Dr. Edwin Granger's son, built a group of houses called, "Granger's Camp." As the area continued to expand in the 1940s and 1950s, the area surrounding the camp became known as "Grangerland."
Demographics
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| 2020 | 754 | — | |
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Education
Grangerland students attend schools in the Conroe Independent School District.
- Elementary students (K-4) in south and west Grangerland attend Ben Milam Elementary School.
- Elementary students (K-4) in north and east Grangerland attend Creighton Elementary School.
- Intermediate students (5-6) attend Grangerland Intermediate School.
- Junior High students (7-8) attend Moorhead Junior High School.
- High School students (9-12) attend Caney Creek High School.
Residents of Conroe ISD (and therefore Grangerland) are served by the Lone Star College System (formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College).
