Pearland is north of Friendswood and in between Houston and Galveston.  Pearland started out as a switching station for the railroad in 1882.  In 1893 it was named Mark Belt when the post office was established.  Later that same year it was renamed to Pearland for the abundance of native pear trees in the area.  By 1898 Pearland had grown into a city with a population of 75 and twelve businesses.   

The hurricane of the 1900s came through destroying much of the city, but not killing anyone.  The people were left in poverty.  Offers of a free ride out of town by the railroad were accepted by many.  The people that chose to stay struggled for many years to rebuild the city.

Todays Pearland is one of the fastest growing areas in the Houston Metropolis.  It is a place that satifies the cowboy in us as well as offers a big city close by.  There are rural areas in Pearland as well as master planned communities.  Come see Pearland, it has it all!!

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