La Marque, Texas facts for kids
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City of La Marque
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Welcome to La Marque
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Location of La Marque, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.28 sq mi (36.98 km2) |
| • Land | 13.75 sq mi (35.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
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| • Total | 18,030 |
| • Density | 1,259.20/sq mi (486.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77568
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| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-41116 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1377749 |
| Website | http://www.ci.la-marque.tx.us/ |
La Marque is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States. It is located south of Houston. In 2020, about 18,030 people lived there. La Marque grew a lot in the 1950s. Many people worked in the nearby petrochemical industry in Texas City. Famous people from La Marque include U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and football player Norman Bulaich.
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History of La Marque
La Marque is a community in northwestern Galveston County. It is about 12 miles northwest of Galveston. The town is located near several major roads.
It was first called Highlands, likely because it was near Highland Creek. In the 1890s, the name changed. A French Catholic nun, Madam St. Ambrose, chose "La Marque." This French name means "the mark."
During the American Civil War, the town was known as Buttermilk Junction. Soldiers would buy buttermilk there when traveling between Galveston and Houston. In 1867, only six families lived in the town. They mostly raised cattle or rice.
The population slowly grew. By 1896, there were 175 people, a Baptist church, and fruit farms. A school started before 1895. By 1909, 55 students attended the school.
By 1914, four different railroads reached La Marque. This helped the town grow. The population reached 500 in 1914 and 1,500 by 1952. La Marque became a home for people working in nearby factories. These included chemical plants and oil refineries. By 1977, the town had 17,000 people and 130 businesses.
In the 2000s, housing became very expensive in Galveston. Many families moved to places like La Marque. This brought more children to the local schools.
Geography of La Marque
La Marque is located in Texas. The city covers about 14.3 square miles (36.98 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.28%), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 13,969 | — | |
| 1970 | 16,131 | 15.5% | |
| 1980 | 15,372 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 14,120 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 13,682 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 14,509 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 18,030 | 24.3% | |
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2020 Census Information
A census counts how many people live in an area. The 2020 census showed 18,030 people living in La Marque. These people lived in 6,549 households.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 6,367 | 35.31% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 5,552 | 30.79% |
| Native American (not Hispanic) | 39 | 0.22% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 273 | 1.51% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 30 | 0.17% |
| Some other race (not Hispanic) | 62 | 0.34% |
| Mixed/multiracial (not Hispanic) | 526 | 2.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,181 | 28.74% |
| Total | 18,030 |
Education in La Marque
Schools for Kids
Most students in La Marque attend schools in the Texas City Independent School District (TCISD). Some smaller parts of the city are served by other districts. These include Dickinson Independent School District, Hitchcock Independent School District, and Santa Fe Independent School District.
The La Marque Independent School District (LMISD) used to serve the area. However, the Texas Education Agency decided to combine LMISD with TCISD. This change happened on July 1, 2016.
Students in the former LMISD area now go to La Marque High School. Other parts of La Marque attend Dickinson High School, Hitchcock High School, or Santa Fe High School.
The La Marque Independent School District faced challenges over time. Because of these challenges, the district was eventually closed. Its students were then moved to nearby school districts.
Colleges and Universities
All of La Marque is served by the College of the Mainland. This college offers higher education opportunities.
Public Libraries
The city has its own library, the La Marque Public Library. It is located at 1101 Bayou Road.
Transportation
Greyhound Bus Lines offers bus services in the area. The Texas City La Marque Station is located in nearby Texas City.
Parks and Fun Activities
The Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services runs the Wayne Johnson III Community Center. This center is located at Carbide Park.
See also
In Spanish: La Marque (Texas) para niños
