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Harlingen, Texas

Located in Cameron County, Texas, Harlingen was established in 1904. Named after Harlingen in the Netherlands. Major commercial hub for the Rio Grande Valley.
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Founded 1904 | Population 71,000 | Peak 71,000 (2024) | County Cameron County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Harlingen, Texas

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1904 Railroad Town: Named for a Dutch city.
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1941 Military Base: Harlingen Army Air Field.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Harlingen developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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2000 RGV Hub: Rio Grande Valley commercial center.
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Latest News in Harlingen

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

1904 Transport
Railroad Town
1941 Government
Military Base
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
2000 Business
RGV Hub

Did You Know?

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Named after Harlingen in the Netherlands.
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Major commercial hub for the Rio Grande Valley.
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Iwo Jima Memorial/Marine Military Academy is in Harlingen.
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Harlingen is located in Cameron County, Texas.
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Harlingen was founded in 1904.

Famous People from Harlingen, Texas

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Bobby Morrow
Farmer, Sprinter · Born Oct 15, 1935 · Died May 30, 2020 (age 84)
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Nick Stahl
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Dec 5, 1979 · Age 46
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Beth Nielsen Chapman
Singer, Pianist · Born Sep 14, 1958 · Age 67
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Filemon Vela
Lawyer, Politician · Born Feb 13, 1963 · Age 63

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