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Orange
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade.
Orange is a city in Orange County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 18,643. It is the county seat of Orange County, and is situated in East Texas. Located on the Sabine River, it lies east of Beaumont. Founded in 1836, it is a deep-water port. This community was originally called Green's Bluff for a man named Resin Green, a Sabine River boatman who arrived at this location sometime before 1830. A short time later, the town was renamed Madison in 1840 in honor of President James Madison.
The harbor leading into the Port of Orange was dredged in 1914 to accommodate large ships. Ship building during World War I contributed to the growth in population and economy. The Great Depression affected the city negatively, and it was not until World War II that the local economy was boosted again. A U.S. naval station was installed and additional housing was provided for thousands of defense workers and servicemen and their families. The population increased to just over 60,000 residents. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.8 square kilometers. About 52.0 square kilometers of its total area is covered by land and 1.8 square kilometers by water.
The city of Orange boasts an array of first class attractions. Leading these cultural meccas is the Stark Museum of Art, a two-story building which houses a most valuable and extensive collection of 19th and 20th Century American western art and artifacts. The 19th Century collection features the work of early frontier artists such as Paul Kane, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran and John Mix Stanley. Orange is served by Interstate 10, as well as a deep-water seaport.
Orange is a city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages. It is one of the favorite holiday places for most of the vacation lovers.
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