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Deer Park
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. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth largest port in the world.
Deer Park is a city in Harris County, Texas within the metropolitan area and is situated in southeast Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 28,520. The city was founded in 1892 by Simon West. The town was named for a park of privately owned deer that lived in the area. The subdivision was established in the year 1893 and was the site of a Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio railway station by about 1894. By 1940, the population had fallen to twenty five and then in the year 1950 the population grew to 736 and is now approaching 30,000 residents.
A Deer Park post office was established in 1893, discontinued in 1919 and reestablished in 1930. In 1896, the community with a population of forty had a hotel, a general store, and three resident carpenters. In the year 1930, an independent school district was established. The city is steadily turning into a center for education. By 1946, the area began to flourish, as Deer Park became the site of refineries and toluol plants. The growth of this city had been fueled by the growth of the petrochemical industry as well as the growth of business along the Houston ship channel.
The city provides endless recreational opportunities for visitors and locals and the vacation features various arts center and museums, waterfront restaurants and an entertaining nightlife. It also offers cool weather with plentiful shopping and beautiful beaches. This place is regarded as a premier vacation destination and rated as top vacation spots in Texas. Hence it is one of the most visited places amongst the most die hard travelers the world over. The town has undergone some improvement in various fields and enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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