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Conroe, Texas

Located in Montgomery County, Texas, Conroe was established in 1881. The Conroe-Woodlands-Montgomery County metro is among the fastest-growing in the U.S. The Conroe oil field was one of the largest in Texas when discovered in 1931.
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Founded 1881 | Population 100,000 | Peak 100,000 (2024) | County Montgomery County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Conroe, Texas

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1881Lumber Town: Founded as lumber industry hub.
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1931Oil Discovery: Conroe oil field; major East Texas production.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Conroe's identity and economy.
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2000Houston Exurban Boom: Explosive growth along I-45 corridor.
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2023Fastest Growing Metro: Conroe-The Woodlands among fastest-growing U.S. metros.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1881 Industry
Lumber Town
1931 Industry
Oil Discovery
1942 Government
Military Presence
2000 Business
Houston Exurban Boom
2023 Business
Fastest Growing Metro

Did You Know?

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The Conroe-Woodlands-Montgomery County metro is among the fastest-growing in the U.S.
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The Conroe oil field was one of the largest in Texas when discovered in 1931.
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Lake Conroe is a popular recreation destination.
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Conroe was founded in 1881.
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Conroe has a population of approximately 100,000.

Famous People from Conroe, Texas

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Colin Edwards
Businessperson, Motorcycle Racer · Born Feb 27, 1974 · Age 51
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Ira Brown
Basketball Player, Baseball Player · Born Aug 3, 1982 · Age 43
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Jonathan Daviss
Actor · Born Feb 28, 2000 · Age 25
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William S. Burroughs Jr.
Writer, Novelist · Born Jul 21, 1947 · Died Mar 3, 1981 (age 33)
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Kyle Bennett
Sport Cyclist · Born Sep 25, 1979 · Died Oct 14, 2012 (age 33)
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