The area that is now Corpus Christi was originally inhabited by the Karankawa and Coahuiltecan Native American tribes. The city was founded in 1839 by Colonel Henry Lawrence Kinney, who named it after the Catholic Eucharist, or "Corpus Christi."
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Corpus Christi became a major center for the ranching and oil industries. The city experienced rapid growth in the 1950s and 1960s, with the development of new residential and commercial areas.
Today, Corpus Christi is a diverse and vibrant city with a strong economy, focused on tourism, healthcare, and education. It is home to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, as well as several museums, cultural centers, and other attractions.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Corpus Christi became a major center for the ranching and oil industries. The city experienced rapid growth in the 1950s and 1960s, with the development of new residential and commercial areas.
Today, Corpus Christi is a diverse and vibrant city with a strong economy, focused on tourism, healthcare, and education. It is home to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, as well as several museums, cultural centers, and other attractions.