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Introduction to Webster, Texas
Webster, Texas, in Harris county, is 11 miles SE of Pasadena, Texas (center to center) and 21 miles SE of Houston, Texas. As of the 2000 census, 9,083 people lived in Webster.
Webster History
This region was originally inhabited by the Karankawa Indians. Stephen Austin established a settlement on the Brazos in 1823 which led to frequent conflicts between the Indians and the settlers, and eventually, the Indian tribes in the area started declining. James W. Webster formally established the community in 1879 which was then known as "Websterville". Some English colonists brought to the site created a settlement called "Garden Town". In 1882, the area got its first post office. By the 1890s, the name of the community had become "Webster". It was officially incorporated in 1958. In recent years, the city has experienced large-scale expansion and development primarily because of its proximity to the Johnson Space Center. It is often referred to as the gateway to the Space Center.
Webster and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Webster
The Space Vehicle Mockup Facility, the Mission Control Center, and Hangar X can be viewed at Space Center Houston. A 1912 battleship that fired on Axis defenses on D-Day at Normandy, is displayed at the Battleship Texas State Historical Site. The Museum of Fine Arts features a sculpture garden and a couple of art centers. Also close by is the Houston Museum of Natural Science which houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, and three floors of exhibits related to natural science. The nearby Sheldon Lake State Park is a popular fishing and canoeing destination.
Webster Transportation
The closest major airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Webster Higher Education
Nearby colleges include the Alvin Community College, University of Houston - Clear Lake, College of the Mainland, and San Jacinto College - South Campus.
Webster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Webster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
 | Webster Colleges Webster colleges and trade schools. |
 | Webster Hotels & Travel Webster hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Webster Mortgage Webster property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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