Conroe

Conroe is a county seat in Montgomery County, Texas, located about 40 miles (64 km) north of Houston within the forested Piney Woods region. The surroundings feature pine forests that cover large areas and give the landscape a green character.

The discovery of the oil field in 1931 fundamentally changed the local economy and ended decades of timber industry dominance. The new petroleum production brought workers and companies to the region and shaped the further development of the town.

The Crighton Theatre, dating from 1934, draws visitors today with live performances and musical events in a restored movie house. The Heritage Museum documents regional development through photographs, tools, and everyday objects from the lumber and oil worker era.

Interstate 45 connects the town with Houston to the south and continues northward toward Dallas. Bus lines and an airfield for private aircraft complement local transport options.

Between 2015 and 2016, the population grew so quickly that the town was recorded as the fastest-growing large city nationwide. This increase surpassed all other comparable places in the United States during the same period.

Location: Montgomery County

Inception: 1904

Elevation above the sea: 625 m

Website: http://cityofconroe.org

GPS coordinates: 30.31610,-95.45890

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:31