What is now Kendleton was a part of William E. Kendall's plantation.
- CountyFort Bend County
- Population343 (2020 U.S. Census)
- Historic places1 on the National Register
Kendleton, Texas gifts and souvenirs: 18 designs made from Kendleton's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Kendleton Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Kendleton Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Kendleton Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Kendleton Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Kendleton Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Kendleton Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
What is now Kendleton was a part of William E. Kendall's plantation.
Population 2000: 466 → 2010: 380 → 2020: 343
From Wikidata (CC0).
What is now Kendleton was a part of William E. Kendall's plantation. In the 1860s Kendall divided his property into various small farms and sold the plots to African Americans who were former slaves. The community of the farms became known as Kendleton.
In 1882, the New York, Texas and Mexican Railway Company established a railroad track between Rosenberg and Victoria, which passed through Kendleton. In 1884, a post office opened. In 1890, Kendleton had 25 inhabitants and a general store. In 1896, the community had two additional general stores and two churches; one was Baptist and one was Methodist. In 1900, 116 people lived in Kendleton. In 1933, Kendleton had 36 residents. By the late 1940s, Kendleton had approximately 100 residents. In the 1960s and 1970s, the population fluctuated between 150 and 200 people. In 1973, voters approved the incorporation of Kendleton as a city. After incorporation, the population increased to over 600. In 1990, Kendleton had 496 residents. In 2000, Kendleton had 466 residents. According to the Handbook of Texas, area residents estimated that about 2,200 people lived in Kendleton and surrounding areas.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Kendleton, Texas, revision 1379141623 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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2 free coloring pages of Kendleton, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Kendleton's population was 343 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 466 in 2000.
A view of Kendleton
A view of Kendleton