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Midland, Texas

Located in Midland County, Texas, Midland was established in 1881. Both Bush presidents lived here. Permian Basin produces 6M+ barrels/day.
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Founded 1881 | Population 148,908 | Peak 148,908 (2024) | County Midland County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Midland, Texas

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1881 Railroad Town: Midway between Fort Worth and El Paso.
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1923 Permian Basin Oil: Oil strikes launch petroleum boom.
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1945 Bush Family Arrives: Future presidents enter oil business.
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1986 Oil Crash: $10/barrel; banks fail.
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2008 Shale Revolution: Fracking unlocks vast reserves.
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Latest News in Midland

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Complete Historical Timeline

1881 Transport
Railroad Town
1923 Industry
Permian Basin Oil
1945 Politics
Bush Family Arrives
1986 Business
Oil Crash
2008 Industry
Shale Revolution

Did You Know?

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Both Bush presidents lived here.
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Permian Basin produces 6M+ barrels/day.
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One of highest per-capita incomes in TX.
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Midland is located in Midland County, Texas.
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Midland was founded in 1881.

Famous People from Midland, Texas

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Laura Bush
President, Writer · Born Nov 4, 1946 · Age 79
WH
Woody Harrelson
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jul 23, 1961 · Age 64
JB
Jeb Bush
Writer, Businessperson · Born Feb 11, 1953 · Age 73
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Kathy Baker
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Jun 8, 1950 · Age 75
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Bessie Love
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Sep 10, 1898 · Died Apr 26, 1986 (age 87)

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