Why visit La Marque
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 20 places to eat and 7 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include The Settlement Historic District and Paul's Union Church.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in La Marque
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About La Marque
La Marque ( lə MARK) is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States, suburb of Galveston. The city population in 2020 was 18,030. La Marque experienced considerable growth in the 1950s, during which the city provided a general administrative and trades and crafts workforce helping to support the petrochemical complex in adjoining Texas City. It is the hometown of U.S.
From the Wikipedia article La Marque, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
The Settlement Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes20
Beyond Burger
Restaurant · Burger, American · 3.1 mi
10510 Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Texas City
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 2.9 mi
10212 Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Texas City
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.9 mi
10200 Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Texas City
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
2300 Gulf Freeway, La Marque
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
8 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Comfort Inn & Suites Texas City
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
320 Highway 146 North, Texas City
Americas Best Value Inn
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
902 State Highway 146 North, Texas City
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Texas City/La Marque
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
5201 Gulf Freeway, La Marque
History
La Marque, also once known as Highlands and Buttermilk Station, is an incorporated residential community on Interstate Highway 45, State Highway 3, and Farm Roads 519, 1765, and 2004, some 12 miles northwest of Galveston in northwestern Galveston County. The community was originally known as Highlands, probably for its location near Highland Creek, and was renamed in the 1890s when residents learned of another mainland community of the same name. Madam St. Ambrose, a French Catholic Ursuline Sister and postmistress, chose the new name, which in French means "the mark".
The community's post office operated from 1887 until the 1930s. During the Civil War, the town was known as Buttermilk Junction after the soldiers' practice of purchasing buttermilk there on the trip between Galveston and Houston. In 1867, the town had six families and its residents raised cattle or rice. The local population rose from 100 in 1890 to 175 in 1896, when the community had a Baptist church and several fruit growers. A school with 14 students existed before 1895, when Amos Stewart gave land for a larger facility. By 1909, two teachers served an enrollment of 55 students, and in 1913, further construction began.
From the History section of La Marque, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship34
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.0 mi
10000 Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Texas City
Shopping6
Mainland City Centre
Shopping center · 3.1 mi
10000 Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Texas City
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare2
Map of La Marque
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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 (9 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
Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Dickinson 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- League City 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Galveston 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Alvin 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Friendswood 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Pasadena 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Deer Park 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Pearland 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Iowa Colony 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Baytown 27 mi north, about 44 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- La Marque, Texas water tower, VarunRajendran at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Settlement Historic District -- Texas City, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Marque historical plaque, Jaxon2748, CC BY-SA 4.0
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