Home of the Johnson Space Center.
The Humble Oil and Refining Company - which became part of Exxon - purchased 30,000 acres of ranch land, which was owned by James Marion West, in 1938.
The area was selected as the site of the Manned Spacecraft Center - with later became the Johnson Space Center - in 1961.
In the early 1960s, Humble began developing the area into a residential area.
Houston annexed the community in 1977.
Local festivals include:- Ballunar Liftoff Festival - Aug. 24-26, 2007
- Greek Festival - May 11-13, 2007
Dates often change. Check Clear Lake City web sites and events links in the sections below.
Colleges and universities: University of Houston-Clear Lake
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