Houston, Texas is the fourth largest city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Texas. The area was originally inhabited by the Karankawa, Akokisa and other indigenous peoples. The city of Houston was founded in 1836 by brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen, who named the city after Sam Houston, a hero of the Texas Revolution.
In the early days, the city's economy was largely based on agriculture, trade and military. Houston quickly developed into a major transportation hub, with the completion of the Buffalo Bayou, a major shipping route, and the building of the first railroads in the state.
During the late 19th century and early 20th century, Houston continued to grow and diversify, with the construction of new buildings, infrastructure and industry. The city became a major center for the oil, shipping, and manufacturing. Houston was known as the "Energy Capital of the World" due to its large oil and gas industry.
In recent years, Houston has been working on redevelopment and revitalization, with a focus on tourism, cultural and art scene, and other initiatives to attract business and residents. The city also has a strong healthcare and education industry. Houston is also known for its rich history and cultural heritage, reflected in the many historic sites and landmarks in the area, such as the Johnson Space Center and the Buffalo Bayou Park.
In the early days, the city's economy was largely based on agriculture, trade and military. Houston quickly developed into a major transportation hub, with the completion of the Buffalo Bayou, a major shipping route, and the building of the first railroads in the state.
During the late 19th century and early 20th century, Houston continued to grow and diversify, with the construction of new buildings, infrastructure and industry. The city became a major center for the oil, shipping, and manufacturing. Houston was known as the "Energy Capital of the World" due to its large oil and gas industry.
In recent years, Houston has been working on redevelopment and revitalization, with a focus on tourism, cultural and art scene, and other initiatives to attract business and residents. The city also has a strong healthcare and education industry. Houston is also known for its rich history and cultural heritage, reflected in the many historic sites and landmarks in the area, such as the Johnson Space Center and the Buffalo Bayou Park.