Splendora, Texas facts for kids
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Splendora
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Welcome sign outside of city hall
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The Switch 1896
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Location of Splendora, Texas
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 Splendora
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Incorporated | 1966 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.07 sq mi (7.95 km2) |
| • Land | 3.04 sq mi (7.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,683 |
| • Density | 741.78/sq mi (286.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77372
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-69548 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1347662 |
Splendora is a city located in Montgomery County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,683 people lived there. The city got its name, Splendora, because of the beautiful flowers and plants that grew in the area.
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History of Splendora
In the late 1800s, a railway company called The Houston, East and West Texas Railway decided to build a special train track. This track was built where Splendora is now. Charles Cox suggested this spot.
At first, the area was known as "Cox's Switch." More people started to move there after W.W. Burrow opened a general store in 1883. In 1896, the town's name was changed to Splendora. This new name was chosen because of the "splendor of its floral environment," meaning the area had many beautiful flowers. Splendora officially became a city in December 1966.
Geography of Splendora
Splendora is located in Texas. It is about 37 miles (about 60 kilometers) north-northeast of Houston, Texas.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 194 | — | |
| 1980 | 721 | 271.6% | |
| 1990 | 745 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,275 | 71.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,615 | 26.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,683 | 4.2% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,683 people living in Splendora. These people lived in 641 households, which are like homes or families. About 519 of these were families.
In 2010, the city had 1,615 people. The population included people of different backgrounds. About 92.6% were White, and 9.8% were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The age of people in Splendora varied. About 30.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 8.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 32.6 years.
Education in Splendora
Children living in Splendora go to schools that are part of the Splendora Independent School District. This school district helps make sure students get a good education.
The Texas Legislature also made Splendora ISD part of Lone Star College. This means students in Splendora can attend this community college. The school district joined the college system in 1996.
Notable People from Splendora
Some well-known people have come from Splendora:
- Brian Robison – A former player in the National Football League, which is a professional American football league.
- James Surls – A famous Modernist artist known for his unique sculptures.
See also
In Spanish: Splendora (Texas) para niños
