Robstown, Texas, Nueces County. (original) (raw)

Robstown TX - Main Street West

Robstown Main Street West
Old photo courtesy Jo Ann Arnold

History in a Pecan Shell

The town was named for Robert Driscoll - the same man who loaned his name to Driscoll, Texas.

The town was founded in 1906 and the location was the juncture of two railroads - the Texas and Mexican and the Brownsville and Mexican railroads.

1912: Robstown incorporated
1920: Population was just under 1,000 persons, but by 1930 it was more than four times that figure.

The town's first industry was vegetable farming until oil was discovered in 1930.

The economy is still controlled by agricultural and oil interests. Robstown has experienced growth over the years, but its proximity to Corpus Christi has had an effect on the population.

Robstown TX Hotel

Robstown, Texas

Landmarks / Attractions

Robstown TX Post Office

Mural Mural on the Wall:

Robstown Railroad depot and train, Robstown PO painted mural detail

Cotton Gin - Robstown Texas PO Mural

Cotton Gin - Post Office mural detail
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, June 2009
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Robstown post office mural

Robstown Texas flag and cowboy wall painted mural

Fruit cups - Robstown TX painted wall mural

Tacos - Robstown TX painted wall mural

Robstown TX painted wall mural St Christover

Robstown TX painted wall mural Elvis

Marilyn Monroe - Robstown TX painted wall mural

Robstown, Texas grain elevators

Robstown, Texas water tower

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