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The community of Lake Jackson, Texas is located in southcentral Brazoria County, Texas, just ten miles from the mouth of the Brazos river. The origins of the town began in 1843, when Abner Jackson built a plantation in the area. After his death in 1861, the plantation began to decline.
1942, the Dow Chemical Company purchased what remained of the plantation with the intent of making a new town for their employees in the region. They decided to name the town Jackson, in honor of Abner Jackson and began planning the new community. By 1945, it had become incorporated, a new post office was built and things were looking up for the residents.
In the 1960's and 70's, commerce came to Lake Jackson and several stores and a shopping mall were built. The population grew to over 19,000 residents and new schools and churches were built. The completion of the South Freeway injected new life into Lake Jackson as professional people who worked in nearby Houston discovered the joys of living in the quiet community.
There are many different things to do in Lake Jackson. The Brazosport Center for the Arts and Sciences in located in Lake Jackson and offers a unique opportunity to get a glimpse at Texas' past and the origins of the town.
There is plenty of culture in Lake Jackson, with an art gallery and a museum of natural science, as well as two theaters that put on regular performances. For families, there is a planetarium that is sure to delight children and adults, and many different historical centers where you can learn more about the area.
The original site of the Abner Jackson plantation has been preserved and it is open to the public. This is a great chance to view the plantation that was renowned for its production of cotton, sugar and corn. The Dow Chemical Company has built a reproduction of the original plantation house and it is a favorite recreational facility for visitors and residents alike.
If you prefer to take in the Texas scenery, there are numerous parks and wildlife centers located in Lake Jackson, TX. The Wilderness Park is by far the most popular and features a wide, undeveloped area that goes all the way to the bank of the Brazos River. This is a great chance to see unspoiled land that has been protected for the residents and visitors to Lake Jackson, TX.
History is important in Lake Jackson, TX and a new historical society was formed in 1983 to further preserve historical sites and data about the area. Whether you enjoy looking at the past of Texas, or you want to find new things to do, Lake Jackson has something for everyone.
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