Splendora Founder's Day 2008

At the junction of U.S. Hwy 59 and Farm Road 2090-
Is a little town, called Splendora, that is not
as small as it used to be.

On the Southern Pacific railroad, six miles
north of New Caney, and twenty-two miles
from Conroe-
It has that little town atmosphere, that we'd
all like to get to know.

In the late 1800's Cox's Switch, is the name
that it used to go by, as it caused quite a
stir-
For Charles Cox, is the one who was
responsible for getting the Houston, East
and West Railway to extend a narrow gauge
spur.

In 1896 Charles Cox, asked the first Postmaster,
M.S. King, to rename the town-
And because of the thoughts of "splendor of it's
floral environment," the name of Splendora
happened to come around.

Back to 1895, the Green Leaf Church building was
used as a school-
Until 1913, when a two room school, that accomodated
50 students, was built brand new, so that they could
properly learn the golden rule.

1936 was the year that it was partially burned-
But the following year the tides appeared to have
turned.

For a new brick school building was constructed,
and as time went by-
In 1981, it was being used to school the Junior
High.

In the 1940's the school system became an
independent school district all on its own-
The incorporation of the town in 1966,
attested to the fact, that it had grown.

And today still growing as it gets closer and closer to Houston-
With plenty of little town living, that still needs
to be done.

One organization, the Splendora Founder's
Day Society, was formed in 1981-
To help acknowledge the deep rooted history,
and to organize and oversee all the celebration
and family fun.

.

This weekend, the town will be celebrating
Founder's Day, with much pride-
With a parade, a Fun Run, a BBQ cook off, and so many other activities, on the side.

A benefit for the community as a whole-
As the annual celebration continues to unfold.

May 9 and 10, the celebration will take place-
As the residents gather, to reflect, have fun,
and re-live, life, at a slow pace.

The East Montgomery County Historical Society will be there-
With plenty of pictures from the past, to exhibit and share.

A grand celebration of the town of Splendora as it should be-
A precious town, deep in the heart of East
Montgomery County.
.
Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
East Montgomery County Historical Society