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Kemah
Galveston County, Texas
ZipCodes
77565
Page Contents for Kemah, Texas
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Statistics & Facts
The Texas state capital is Austin.
The population of Kemah is approximately 2,333 (2000), 1773 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 490 (1990), 644 (2010).
The amount of land area in Kemah is 4.037 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.006 sq kilometers.
The distance from Kemah to Washington DC is 1254 miles.
The distance to the Texas state capital is 175 miles. (as the crow flies)
Kemah is positioned 29.52 degrees north of the equator and 95.02 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Location
on Galveston Bay twenty-five miles northwest of Galveston in northwestern Galveston County.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
A history page for Kemah. Interesting information about Kemah's past as well as some great historical pictures are available on the site.
Some of the early names for Kemah were Evergreen and Shell Siding. Evergreen was chosen as the first official name, but it was turned down because there was already a town of Evergreen. Resident then came up with Kemah, which is an Indian word meaning "wind in the face. The name became official in 1907.
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Attractions
Learn all about Kemah at this site
Things to see in the Kemah area - GREAT PICTURES!
Here is more info for Kemah.
Kemah is a seaside town with many unique shops and galleries. The waterfront district is known for great places to eat as well as stores, gardens and more. Stroll along the Kemah Boardwalk or ride the train through the area.
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Kemah City Government
City of Kemah1401 State Hwy 146
Kemah, Texas 77565
Phone: 281-334-1611
Fax: 281-334-6583
Kemah Chamber
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce1201 E. Nasa Road One
Houston, Texas 77058-3391
Phone: 281-488-7676
Fax: 281-488-8981
Serving the cities of Clear Lake Shores, El Lago, Kemah, League City, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Taylor Lake Village, and parts of Houston and Pasadena.
Kemah Organizations
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce1201 E. Nasa Road One
Houston, Texas 77058-3391
Phone: 281-488-7676
Fax: 281-488-8981
Serving the cities of Clear Lake Shores, El Lago, Kemah, League City, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Taylor Lake Village, and parts of Houston and Pasadena. Kemah
Miscellany
The Population of Kemah was:1914 - 200
1943 - 550
1970 - 2,000
1972 - 1,144
1988 - 1,591
1990 - 1,094
2000 - 2,333
The 1990 and 2000 figures are from US Census data. All other figures are from various other sources.
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