Pasadena

Pasadena is an industrial city in Harris County, Texas, covering a wide area southeast of Houston near the Ship Channel. The skyline features refineries, tank farms, and production facilities, while residential neighborhoods spread between commercial zones.

John H. Burnett founded the settlement in 1893 as a rural community with farms and ranching. After World War I, petrochemical plants developed along the channel, and agriculture gradually gave way to heavy industry.

Residents identify with Texan heritage, which shows in local events and everyday customs across neighborhoods. Early settlers chose the name thinking of Southern California weather, and today both cowboys and industry shape the city's character.

Travelers visiting Houston may pass through on the way to the San Jacinto battlefield or during industrial tours. Road traffic can be heavy during daytime hours, especially along major throughways and near plant sites.

A monument nearly 173 meters (567 feet) tall stands a few kilometers to the east, marking the site of the 1836 San Jacinto battle. It rises taller than the Statue of Liberty and served for decades as a landmark for ships on the channel.

Location: Harris County

Inception: 1893

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Shares border with: Houston

Website: https://pasadenatx.gov

GPS coordinates: 29.67611,-95.17389

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:40