Prairie View, University city in Waller County, Texas, United States.
Prairie View stretches across 7.35 square miles of land in the northwestern section of the Houston metropolitan area at 82 meters elevation.
The establishment of Prairie View A&M University in 1876 under the Morill Land-Grant Acts marked the beginning of the second-oldest public university in Texas.
Prairie View A&M University stands as one of the largest historically black colleges in Texas, serving approximately 9,500 students through multiple academic programs.
The city intersects with US Highway 290, providing direct connections to Houston, Austin, and College Station while offering municipal services through an updated city charter.
The Prairie View Office of Emergency Management implements community safety programs while maintaining regular updates of municipal activities through digital platforms.
Location: Waller County
Elevation above the sea: 82 m
Website: https://www.prairieviewtexas.gov/
Website: https://prairieviewtexas.gov
GPS coordinates: 30.08220,-95.99170
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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