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Orange,Texas
Location of Orange, Texas
Location of Orange, Texas
Coordinates: 30°6′33″N 93°45′33″W / 30.10917, -93.75917
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyOrange
Area
 - Total20. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. List of Texas county name etymologies|List of Texas county seat name etymologies The state of Texas is divided into 254 counties, more than any other U Orange County is a County of the US state of Texas. In 2000 its population was 84966 Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 8 sq mi (53. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²)
 - Land20. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 sq mi (52. 0 km²)
 - Water0. 7 sq mi (1. 8 km²)
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total18,643
 - Density928. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5/sq mi (358. 5/km²)
Time zoneCentral (CST) (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes77630-77632
Area code(s)409
FIPS code48-54132[1]
GNIS feature ID1375304[2]

Not to be confused with Orange, New South Wales, Australia

Orange is a city in Orange County, Texas, United States. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks The map to the right is now clickable click on an area code to go to the page for that code Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Orange is a provincial city in New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Mitchell Highway, west of Sydney at an altitude of. Orange County is a County of the US state of Texas. In 2000 its population was 84966 Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the 2000 census, the city population was 18,643. It is the county seat of Orange County[3], and is situated in East Texas. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Orange County is a County of the US state of Texas. In 2000 its population was 84966 East Texas is a distinct geographic and ecological area in the U Located on the Sabine River, it lies east of Beaumont. The Sabine River (səˈbiːn is a River, 555 miles (893 km long in the U Beaumont is a city in and the County seat of Jefferson County, Texas, United States, within the Beaumont&ndash Port Arthur Metropolitan Founded in 1836, it is a deep-water port (to the Gulf of Mexico). The Gulf of Mexico ( Spanish: Golfo de México) is the ninth largest Body of water in the world The city is on the border of Texas and Louisiana.

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Historical development

This community was originally called Green's Bluff for a man named Resin Green, a Sabine River boatman who arrived at this location sometime before 1830. A short time later, in 1840, the town was renamed Madison in honor of President James Madison. James Madison Jr (March 16 1751 – June 28 1836 was an American Politician, the fourth President of the United States (1809–1817 and one of the Founding [4] To resolve the frequent post office confusion with another Texas community called Madisonville, the town was renamed "Orange" in 1858. Madisonville is a city in Madison County, Texas, United States. Much of the growth of Orange in the late 1800s is attributed to the fact that there were 17 sawmills within the city limits, making Orange the center of the Texas lumber industry. Lumber or timber is Wood in any of its stages from felling through readiness for use as structural Material for Construction, or [5]
The harbor leading into the Port of Orange was dredged in 1914 to accommodate large ships. Ship building during World War I contributed to the growth in population and economy. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All The Great Depression affected the city negatively, and it was not until World War II that the local economy was boosted again. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including A U. S. Naval Station was installed and additional housing was provided for thousands of defense workers and servicemen and their families. The population increased to just over 60,000 residents.
After the war, the peace-time population decreased to stabilize at about 25,000. It was at this time that the Navy Department announced that Orange would be one of eight locations where reserve vessels would be stored. The area of the shipyards provided a favorable location, as the Sabine River furnished an abundant supply of fresh water to prevent saltwater corrosion. Seawater is Water from a Sea or Ocean. On average seawater in the world's oceans has a Salinity of about 3 Corrosion means the breaking down of essential properties in a material due to Chemical reactions with its surroundings [6]
Also at this time, the local chemical plants would begin to add to the local economy, and today they are the leading source of revenue to the area. The U. S. Naval Station would eventually close in December, 1975. The Port of Orange is today the home of the USS Orleck (DD-886), which is maintained as a memorial museum.

Orange sustained a direct hit from Hurricane Rita in 2005. Hurricane Rita was the fourth-most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded and the most intense Tropical cyclone ever observed in the Gulf of Mexico

Geography

Orange is located at 30°6′33″N, 93°45′33″W (30. 109217, -93. 759133)[7].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 8 square miles (53. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²), of which, 20. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 square miles (52. 0 km²) of it is land and 0. 7 square miles (1. 8 km²) of it (3. 32%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 18,643 people, 7,310 households, and 5,021 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 928. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5 people per square mile (358. 5/km²). There were 8,364 housing units at an average density of 416. 6/sq mi (160. 8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 60. 59% White, 35. 36% African American, 0. 38% Native American, 1. 17% Asian, 0. 08% Pacific Islander, 1. 08% from other races, and 1. 35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3. 62% of the population.

There were 7,310 households out of which 31. 6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46. 5% were married couples living together, 18. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31. 3% were non-families. 28. 3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12. 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 47 and the average family size was 3. 01.

In the city the population was spread out with 27. 4% under the age of 18, 8. 7% from 18 to 24, 26. 5% from 25 to 44, 21. 7% from 45 to 64, and 15. 8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92. 4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86. 2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,519, and the median income for a family was $37,473. Males had a median income of $37,238 versus $21,445 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,535. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 20. 5% of families and 22. 9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 0% of those under age 18 and 16. 0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Orange is served by the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District and the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District. West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District is a public School district in Orange County, Texas ( USA) Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District is a public School district located in northeastern Orange County, Texas ( USA

Cultural Institutions

The City of Orange hosts several cultural and historical attractions. The Stark Museum of Art, a two-story building houses a valuable and extensive collection of 19th and 20th Century American Western art and artifacts. The Stark Museum of Art is an establishment located in the City of Orange Texas. The 19th Century collection features the work of early frontier artists such as Paul Kane, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran and John Mix Stanley. Paul Kane (September 3 1810 &ndash February 20 1871 was an Irish - Canadian painter famous for his paintings of First Nations peoples in the Canadian Albert Bierstadt ( January 8 1830 - February 18 1902) was a German - American painter best known for his large Thomas Moran ( February 12, 1837 - August 25, 1926) from Bolton, England was an artist of John Mix Stanley ( January 17, 1814 &ndash April 10, 1872) was an American painter of landscapes portraits and Native American In addition, the museum owns works by artist/naturalist John James Audubon. John James Audubon ( April 26 1785 – January 27 1851) was an American ornithologist, naturalist, hunter

The W.H. Stark House preserves the early days of Orange and lumber barons.
The W. H. Stark House preserves the early days of Orange and lumber barons. A business magnate, sometimes referred to as a mogul, tycoon, baron, or industrialist, is a person who has reached a prominent place in

The W. H. Stark House is a careful restoration of an 1894 Victorian home, typical of a wealthy Southeast Texas family. The 15-room, three-storied structure with its many gables, galleries, and distinctive windowed turret, shows the influence of several architectural styles.

The First Presbyterian Church on Green Avenue is a strong example of the classic Greek Revival architecture. Completed in 1912, it was the first air-conditioned public building west of the Mississippi River and its dome is the only opalescent glass dome inside of the United States.

Transportation

Orange is served by Interstate 10, as well as a deep-water seaport. Interstate 10 ( I-10) is the southernmost east-west coast-to-coast Interstate highway in the United States. ||-||-|-||-||-||-||-||-||-|} A port is a facility for receiving Ships and transferring cargo Commercial aviation service is located at nearby Southeast Texas Regional Airport, and general aviation service is provided by Orange County Airport. Southeast Texas Regional Airport, abbreviated as SETRA, is a public Airport located near Port Arthur Texas, United States, nine miles Orange County Airport is a county-owned public-use Airport located three miles (5 km southwest of the Central business district of Orange, in

Orange has the distinction of having Exit 880 on Interstate 10 within its city limits, which is the highest numbered exit and mile marker on an interstate highway or freeway in North America. In the field of Road transport, an interchange is a road junction that typically

Notable people and community leaders

References

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. Dangerous Toys was an Austin Texas -based Hard rock band with a rough sound and often humorous lyrics David Bruce Aven (born March 4, 1972 in Orange Texas) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. Marcia Ball (born March 20 1949, Orange, Texas) is an American Blues Singer and Pianist, born The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression A pianist (/'piənɪst/ is a Musician who plays the Piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces play with an ensemble or Orchestra Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown ( April 18 1924 — September 10 2005) was a Louisiana and Texan American The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression Edgar William Brown Sr (1859-1917 was a physician who turned from the medical practice to become one of the most successful businessmen in the southern United States. A business (also called firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organizational entity designed to provide goods and/or services to Steven Matt Bryant (born May 21, 1975 in Orange Texas) is an American football Placekicker in the National Football League The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Placekicker, or simply kicker ( PK or K) is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the Chris Cole (born November 12, 1977 in Orange Texas) was a National Football League Wide receiver for the Denver Broncos The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. John Oliver Creighton (born April 28, 1943 in Orange Texas)is a former NASA Astronaut who flew three Space shuttle missions The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program An astronaut or cosmonaut (космона́вт) is a person trained Frances Fisher (born 11 May 1952 is an English-American actress. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Alexander Gilmer ( September 7, 1829 - July 30, 1906) was a Sawmiller that became one of the United States’ most successful individual A business (also called firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organizational entity designed to provide goods and/or services to Chuck Knipp is an American and Canadian (dual citizenship drag comedian best known for his controversial alter egos the black-face character "Shirley Chuck Knipp is an American and Canadian (dual citizenship drag comedian best known for his controversial alter egos the black-face character "Shirley Ernest "Ernie" Ladd ( November 28 1938 – March 10 2007) Nicknamed " The Big Cat " was an American A sportsperson ( British and American English) or athlete (principally American English is any person who participates regularly in a Sport. Henry Jacob Lutcher (1836-1912 was a Sawmiller and business partner of the Lutcher and Moore Lumber Company A business (also called firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organizational entity designed to provide goods and/or services to Stephanie Kay Panabaker (born May 2 1990 is an American Film and Television actress. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Oail Andrew “Bum” Phillips (born on September 29, 1923 in Nederland Texas) is a former American football coach The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Wade Phillips (born June 21, 1947 in Orange, Texas) is the current Head coach for the National Football League 's The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Andre Levett Robertson (born October 2, 1957 in Orange Texas) is a retired Major League Baseball Second baseman and Shortstop Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith (born February 28, 1945) is an American actor and former athlete American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National Lawrence Edward Smith ( December 24, 1948 - July 18, 1999) was an American football Defensive end in the National The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National William Henry Stark (1851-1936 was an industrial leader whose contributions helped the city of Orange Texas develop financially A business (also called firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organizational entity designed to provide goods and/or services to Liz Wickersham is an American television personality best known for her 17-year stint as the host of CNN 's entertainment newsmagazine Showbiz For the word "playmate" in the common sense see its definition in Wiktionary. David Robert Wingate (1819-1899 was an American lumber businessman and plantation farmer who would serve in the Confederate Army as the commissioner of defense for Jefferson County A business (also called firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organizational entity designed to provide goods and/or services to Edgar Holland Winter (born December 28, 1946 in Beaumont Texas) is an American musician who had significant success in the 1970s and 1980s Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African John Dawson "Johnny" Winter III (born on 23 February, 1944 in Beaumont Texas, USA is an American Blues guitarist Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African Bobby Kimball (born 29 March 1947, in Orange, Texas) is an American Singer best known for being a member of the Rock Toto was a Grammy Award winning American rock band founded in 1977 by some of the most popular and experienced Session musicians of Richard Copeland Slocum (born) better known as R C Slocum, was the head football coach at Texas A&M University from 1989 until 2002 Texas A&M University, often called A&M or TAMU, is a Coeducational public Research University located in College Station United States Census Bureau. 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  5. ^ Orange Texas, Historic Orange Texas, and Orange Texas Hotels Motels
  6. ^ TSHA Online - Texas State Historical Association
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