From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Genoa, Houston
Genoa, Houston
Genoa is an area in Houston, Texas, United States located
about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Downtown Houston;
it was formerly a distinct unincorporated area in Harris
County.
History
J. H. Burnett established Genoa in 1892; Burnett gave the
community the name "Genoa" because he believed that
the climate was similar to the climate of Genoa, Italy. The
post office opened during that year. The founder built a
railroad depot serving the Galveston, Houston and Hen-
derson Railroad, five houses, one hotel, and one store.
The Handbook of Texas stated that Genoa "grew slowly."
By 1905 a school with one teacher and thirty students ap- Pasadena Memorial High School
peared. In 1914 the community had 200 people and sev-
eral businesses, including a general store, a dairy, a nurs- Pasadena, and Pasadena Memorial High School in Pasade-
ery, a blacksmith shop, and a carpenter. By 1925 the com- na.[9][10][11][12]
munity had 100 people; the population remained at this Despite being located in Houston, it is not served by
level until around 1941. During that year Genoa had 400 the Houston Independent School District.
people and fifteen businesses. The population remained
at that level until Houston annexed Genoa in the
mid-1960s.[1]
See also
Government and infrastructure References
[1] Genoa, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
Local government [2] City of Houston, Council District Maps, District E."
Houston City Council District E serves Genoa.[2] As of City of Houston. Retrieved on November 5, 2011.
2008 Mike Sullivan represents the district.[3][4] [3] "COUNCIL DISTRICT MAPS > DISTRICT E." City of
Houston. Retrieved on November 3, 2008.
County, state, and federal representa- [4] "City Council." City of Houston. Retrieved on
November 3, 2008.
tion [5] Precinct 2 Map." Harris County. Accessed November
Genoa is located within Harris County Precinct 2; as of 3, 2008.
2008 Sylvia Garcia heads Precinct 2.[5] [6] "District 144." Texas House of Representatives.
Genoa is located in District 144 of the Texas House of Retrieved on November 3, 2008.
Representatives. As of 2008, Robert E. Tarlton represents [7] "Senate District 11" Map. Senate of Texas. Retrieved
the district.[6] Genoa is within District 11 of the Texas Se- on September 28, 2008.
nate; as of 2008 Mike Jackson represents that district.[7] [8] "Post Office Location - GENOA." United States Postal
Genoa is in Texas’s 22nd congressional district. The Service. Retrieved on November 28, 2008.
United States Postal Service operates the Genoa Post Of- [9] "Elementary Schools." Pasadena Independent School
fice at 10935 Almeda Genoa Road.[8] District. Accessed November 3, 2008.
[10] "5th Grade Centers and Intermediate Schools."
Education Pasadena Independent School District. Accessed
November 3, 2008.
Children in the Genoa neighborhood attend school in the [11] "Intermediate Schools." Pasadena Independent School
Pasadena Independent School District. The area is zoned District. Accessed November 3, 2008.
to Genoa Elementary School in Houston, Lomax Middle [12] "High Schools." Pasadena Independent School District.
School in Pasadena, Elmer Bondy Intermediate School in Accessed November 3, 2008.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Genoa, Houston
External links
• Genoa, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Genoa,_Houston&oldid=459103568"
Categories:
• Neighborhoods in Houston, Texas
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