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Pasadena, Texas

Located in Harris County, Texas, Pasadena was established in 1893. Gilley's was world's largest honky-tonk at 100K sq ft. Named after Pasadena CA.
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Founded 1893 | Population 148,701 | Peak 148,701 (2024) | County Harris County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Pasadena, Texas

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1893Strawberry Farming Town: Named after Pasadena CA.
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1928Refineries Transform City: Petrochemical hub emerges.
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1980Urban Cowboy at Gilley's: John Travolta film launches craze.
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2017Harvey Flooding: 50+ inches of rain.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1893 Culture
Strawberry Farming Town
1928 Industry
Refineries Transform City
1980 Culture
Urban Cowboy at Gilley's
2017 Disaster
Harvey Flooding

Did You Know?

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Gilley's was world's largest honky-tonk at 100K sq ft.
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Named after Pasadena CA.
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Ship Channel is one of busiest waterways worldwide.
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Pasadena is located in Harris County, Texas.
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Pasadena was founded in 1893.

Famous People from Pasadena, Texas

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Thomas Walkup
Basketball Player · Born Dec 30, 1992 · Age 33
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Russell Harvard
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Apr 16, 1981 · Age 44
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Tom Prichard
Professional Wrestler · Born Aug 18, 1959 · Age 66
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Emily Chan
Figure Skater, Rhythmic Gymnast · Born Aug 11, 1997 · Age 28
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