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Dickinson, Texas
Dickinson is a city of 21,753 people in Galveston County, Texas, founded in 1977.
Why visit Dickinson
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 48 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Faith United Methodist Church, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Beacon Lakes Golf Club and LagoonFest.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in Dickinson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dickinson
Dickinson is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States, within Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area. Its population was 20,847 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Dickinson, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Elva Lobit Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Local recreational park in the sity of Dickinson, TX.
1901 FM646, Dickinson
Restaurants and cafes48
Texas Beer Refinery Taproom
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
Taproom for the Texas Beer Refinery Brewery down the road
2709 Dickinson Avenue, Dickinson
Mo-Th 17:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00, Su 12:00-22:00
DUO Winery & Cider Co.
Brewery and winery · 2.1 mi
2150 Dickinson Avenue, Dickinson
We-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00, Su 13:00-17:00
Dickinson Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.4 mi
131 Pine Drive, Dickinson
36 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston League City
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
1144 Pinnacle Park Drive, League City
History
Dickinson is located on a tract of land granted to John Dickinson in 1824, and named after him. A settlement had been established in this area on Dickinson Bayou before 1850. The Galveston, Houston, and Henderson Railroad was built directly through Dickinson. This line was used in the American Civil War to successfully retake Galveston.
The Dickinson Land and Improvement Association was organized in the 1890s by Fred M. Nichols and eight other businessmen. It marketed to potential farmers with claims of the soil's suitability for food crops, and to socialites with the creation of the Dickinson Picnic Grounds and other attractions. By 1911, the Galveston–Houston Electric Railway had three stops in Dickinson, and the Oleander Country Club was a popular destination for prominent Galvestonians.
In 1905, Italian ambassador Baron Mayor des Planches convinced about 150 Italians from crowded eastern cities to move to Dickinson. They joined the dozens relocated there after flooding in Bryan forced them to seek new homes.
During the 1920s, Dickinson became a significant tourist destination resulting from investment by the Maceo crime syndicate, which ran Galveston during this time. The syndicate created gambling venues in the city such as the Silver Moon casino.
From the History section of Dickinson, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare2
Map of Dickinson
152 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 46°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 50°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 72°F | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 63°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 47°F | 4.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Houston Nwso (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Galveston County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-12-09: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ellington Airport (EFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- League City 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Alvin 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Pasadena 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Deer Park 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Pearland 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Baytown 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Channelview 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Cloverleaf 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Angleton 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Houston 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dickinson Texas City Hall, Nsaum75, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dickinson Bayou on July 5th (4765230628), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Queen of Angels Church -- Dickinson, Texas, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smokin' Finale (5753223658), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Squeezing the Box (5744897770), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Five-String Bass Man (5744897542), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Zis iss a Luger (4689851042), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Taken May 22, 2011 (5748206372), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Muehlberger Signature, William Muehlberger, Public domain
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