College Station, TX

About College Station

• • Dat Nguyen, former Texas A&M linebacker, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
• • Blue Bell Creameries, a beloved Texas ice cream brand, was founded here in 1907.
• • The establishment of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in 1876 spurred its creation.
• • Legend says a haunted civil war era plantation house sits near the city.
• • The 1999 Bonfire collapse at Texas A&M tragically impacted the town and university.
• • Named for its location near the college train depot, it was established in 1876.
• • With over 120,000 people, it's bigger than Galveston but smaller than Waco.
• • Its elevation is 338 feet above sea level, contributing to its humid subtropical climate.
• • Texas A&M University is the area's largest employer, dominating the workforce.
• • Being here feels full of youthful energy, spirited traditions, and academic ambition.
• • The region's soils are predominantly sandy loam and clay loam, typical of the Gulf Coastal Plain.
• • The Brazos River defines the area's watershed, influencing its geography and ecology.
• • Armadillos are commonly seen in the area, known for their unique armored shells.
• • Post oak and blackjack oak trees dominate the local forests.
• • The area was inhabited by the Tonkawa and Bidai tribes before European settlement.
• • In 1963, President John F. Kennedy visited Texas A&M University.
• • The Academic Building at Texas A&M, with its distinctive Romanesque Revival style, was built in 1912.

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