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Baytown, Texas

Located in Harris County, Texas, Baytown was established in 1948. ExxonMobil refinery is one of largest in U.S. Formed from three-city merger.
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Founded 1948 | Population 84,000 | Peak 84,000 (2024) | County Harris County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Baytown, Texas

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1916 Oil Discovery: Humble oil field.
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1948 Three Cities Merge: Goose Creek, Pelly, Baytown.
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1953 ExxonMobil Refinery: One of largest in U.S.
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2010 Modern Era: Baytown continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Baytown

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Wife Sentenced 1590 Years Prison Husband Gets 750 Years
In a Texas courtroom, justice came down hard on May 18, 2016, when a wife received a staggering 1,590-year prison sentence for her…
Jan 1, 1970
Court Rules Against Obamas Executive Action Protect Undocumented
Washington, May 5, 2016 – A federal appeals court struck down President Barack Obama’s key executive actions on immigratio…
Jan 1, 1970
More Syrian Refugees Come America New Graph Shows Where Refugees Are
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Complete Historical Timeline

1916 Industry
Oil Discovery
1948 Government
Three Cities Merge
1953 Industry
ExxonMobil Refinery
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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ExxonMobil refinery is one of largest in U.S.
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Formed from three-city merger.
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Fred Hartman Bridge is iconic.
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Baytown is located in Harris County, Texas.
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Baytown was founded in 1948.

Famous People from Baytown, Texas

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Gary Busey
Actor, Composer · Born Jun 29, 1944 · Age 81
JF
John M. Fabian
Astronaut, Military Officer · Born Jan 28, 1939 · Age 87
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John Hagee
Writer, Pastor · Born Apr 12, 1940 · Age 85
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Joe Tex
Singer-Songwriter · Born Aug 8, 1933 · Died Aug 12, 1982 (age 49)
BF
Bobby Fuller
Singer, Songwriter · Born Oct 22, 1942 · Died Jul 18, 1966 (age 23)

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