[ Click here to return to list of articles ] Webster TX August 23, 2007 Webster, Texas is located 20 miles south of Downtown Houston and is situated between HWY 3 and I-45. The town was formed in 1879 by James W. Webster and was originally named Gardentown. In its early days the town hosted several market gardeners and livestock dealers. By 1904 seventy Japanese farmers settled in Webster TX. These farmers experimented in growing oranges and rice in the hearty Texas soil. From this point on Webster fluctuated in population but always kept its commerce alive. In 1961 with the building of the NASA Johnson Space Center the town began to boom; a hospital, churches, and a civic center was built. Today Webster, TX is very much alive both commercially and residentially. The residential population is approximately 10,000; additionally the businesses in this city keep Webster bustling. The towns of Houston, Nassau Bay, Friendswood, and League City surround Webster and these cities help keep Webster growing commercially. Today, the southern part of Webster is developing as the new addition of the NASA Parkway overpass is being constructed to connect to Interstate I-45. New restaurants, entertainment facilities, and retail shops are moving into the area rapidly. In addition to new commercial properties, in 2006 the city of Webster approved its first mixed-use, master-planned community. Edgewater will become a 538-acre community to include, 414 upscale apartments/condos, 110 single family homes and a Custom Home island section. Residents will enjoy a marina with a custom designed club house and pool, lakes, lush landscaping and nature trails leading to a 35-acre nature preserve along side Clear Creek. The Edgewater community is slated to start its residential development in the fall of 2008. From a small village in the 1870’s to a vibrant city, Webster continues to grow and change every day. If you are interested in commercial or residential properties in Webster TX, Ryson Real Estate can help you locate that perfect piece of property. For more information, contact us now! [ Click here to return to list of articles ]   Bookmark this website!

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