Lake Jackson, TX
Music connected to Lake Jackson
About Lake Jackson
- • Patrick Swayze, the actor known for "Dirty Dancing", was born in Lake Jackson.
- • The free-flowing Surfside Jetty Park was conceptualized near Lake Jackson.
- • Construction of the Dow Chemical plant spurred Lake Jackson's rapid growth.
- • Underground tunnels were built to move materials between Dow facilities.
- • Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused significant flooding in the area.
- • Named for a nearby lake; established in 1941, incorporated in 1944.
- • With over 28,000 residents, it is Brazoria County's largest city.
- • At 10 feet above sea level, the terrain is remarkably flat.
- • Chemical manufacturing remains a major employer in the area.
- • A calm, community-oriented feeling pervades the town, with a hint of industry.
- • The Houston Astros won the 2017 World Series, thrilling local baseball fans.
- • Brazoswood High School has a strong football rivalry with Angleton High School.
- • The area's geology is defined by the Gulf Coastal Plain, characterized by sedimentary deposits.
- • The city sits within the Brazos River watershed.
- • American alligators are commonly found in the waterways surrounding the city.
- • Live oak trees are a prominent feature of the local landscape.
- • The Karankawa tribe inhabited the coastal regions of present-day Texas, including the Lake Jackson area.
- • In 1941, the first polystyrene plant was built in the area.
Artists From Lake Jackson
Songs About Lake Jackson
the ballad of lavern and captain flint
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