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BaytownHarris County,Texas"A City on the Move"The Texas state capital is Austin. What would you like to know about Baytown
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The population of Baytown is approximately 71,070 (1998).
The amount of land area in Baytown is 81.059 sq. kilometers.
Baytown elevation is 0-30 feet above sea level. Return to Index Baytown location: on the northern shore of Galveston Bay about 40 miles north of Galveston
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The climate for Baytown is sub-tropical dominated by the Gulf of Mexico History & History Related Items Baytown history: Beginning around 1822, the area was first known as Goose Creek. By the early 1900's, another community has been built on the east side of Goose Creek. It was known as Pelly. East Baytown was founded in the early 1920's. Since East Baytown was actually west of Goose Creek, the "east" was dropped leaving the town to be known as Baytown. During the late 1940's, discussion began about consolidating all three communities into one. Baytown was resistant to the idea, but finally agreed in 1947. The resulting community of Baytown was founded 24 January 1948 Baytown attractions: The San Jacinto Monument & Museum San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Site Places to go and Things to see The Houston Northshore Railway Learn more about Baytown businesses and how to save money and time in Baytown. Return to Index
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