Magnolia, TX
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About Magnolia
- • Country singer Cody Johnson, known for "'Til You Can't", hails from Magnolia.
- • Magnolia Bible Church, one of its largest, started as a small gathering in 1900.
- • The timber industry and sawmills originally fueled Magnolia's early growth and economy.
- • Legend says a stagecoach robbery once occurred near what is now FM 1488.
- • Devastating floods in the early 20th century prompted drainage improvements.
- • Named for the abundant magnolia trees, it was established in 1885.
- • With over 2,300 residents, it's considered a suburban city on the rise.
- • The elevation is approximately 259 feet, contributing to its relatively flat terrain.
- • Many residents work in nearby Houston, contributing to the regional economy.
- • A peaceful, small-town atmosphere blends with modern suburban development.
- • The Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball team, are the closest pro sports team.
- • Magnolia High School's football team has achieved notable district championships.
- • The area's soils are primarily sandy loam, typical of the Gulf Coastal Plain.
- • The town lies within the San Jacinto River watershed.
- • White-tailed deer are commonly observed in the forests surrounding the town.
- • Loblolly pines dominate the forests around Magnolia.
- • FM 1488 is a major east-west thoroughfare through the town.