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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
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Wins $62,000 After Solving This Easy Puzzle
A single letter choice ended up making the difference between walking away with a strong cash total—and missing out on a brand-n…
Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
Kelly Clarkson has established a career marked by powerful vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an uncommon gift for resonating with f…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
Jan 1, 1970
He Had Severe Asthma And Was Called ‘Odd’ Growing Up But He Became One Of America’s Biggest Stars
Long before rock legends dominated stadiums and social media created overnight stars, Ricky Nelson was already one of America’s …
Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
In a jaw-dropping display of individuality, TikTok sensation Quest Gulliford, a cancer survivor with an extensive collection of ta…
Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potenti…

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)
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Bobby Fuller
Singer, Songwriter · Born Oct 22, 1942 · Died Jul 18, 1966 (age 23)

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