Nederland, TX
Music connected to Nederland
About Nederland
- • Rock musician Mark Chesnutt, known for country hits, hails from Nederland.
- • The Tex-Mex cuisine staple, fajitas, gained popularity near Nederland in the early 1970s.
- • The Kansas City Southern railroad spurred Nederland's growth in the late 1800s.
- • Legend says pirate Jean Lafitte buried treasure somewhere near Nederland's coastal marshes.
- • Hurricane Rita in 2005 caused widespread damage and displacement in Nederland.
- • Named after the Netherlands, it was founded in 1897 by Dutch investors.
- • With just over 18,000 people, it is smaller than its neighbor, Port Arthur.
- • Nederland sits just 13 feet above sea level, making it prone to flooding.
- • The petrochemical industry provides many jobs for Nederland residents.
- • Life in Nederland feels like a close-knit community with strong local pride.
- • The Houston Astros, a nearby MLB team, won the World Series in 2017.
- • The 'Bum Phillips Bowl' between Nederland and Port Neches-Groves is a huge local rivalry.
- • The city is within the Neches River watershed.
- • American alligators are common in nearby waterways and wetlands.
- • In 2008, Hurricane Ike caused significant damage to the city.
- • US 69 and US 96 pass through the city.
Artists From Nederland
Songs About Nederland
the ballad of lavern and captain flint
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