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ALDINE, TEXASHarris County,
Texas Gulf Coast
FM 525 and the Hardy Toll Road in Houston
Population: 13,979 (2000)
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History
in a Pecan Shell
The town was originally named after a local family and built along
the rails of the International–Great Northern Railroad. Aldine had
a post office from 1896 through 1935 when it merged with service from
Houston. In 1914 Aldine's business interests included fig-growing,
dairy production and poultry raising. In 1925 Aldine had reached a
population of 100 but declined to a mere 30-40 residents through the
30s and 40s. Then, in the 70s, the population growth increased at
the same rate as Houston's and by the mid 80s it was up to 12,623.
Aldine is one of many Texas towns to benefit from its proximity to
a large city - at the cost of losing its individual identity. |
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