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History in
a Seashell
The community dates
from 1877 with the building of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad.
It’s nearness to Galveston
prevented growth and into the 1930s, the town was little more than
a village.
Early population figures aren’t available and the town wasn’t incorporated
until 1978. Population was around 5,000 for the 1980 census, which
grew to 8,600 for the 1990 count. The smaller communities of Arcadia
and Alta Loma are now included in
the Santa Fe population. |
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landmarks and recent or vintage photos, please contact
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