History
Seabrook found its beginnings in recorded history in 1832 when Ritson Morris, a native Virginian, obtained a league of land from the Mexican Government. A portion of that land was purchased by Seabrook W. Sydnor in 1895 and a plat was filed with the Harris County Courthouse the following year. In March of 1903, the Seabrook Company of Houston filed a revised layout of the proposed Seabrook Town site. The new town appealed to local farmers, fishermen and merchants and even a few seasonal residents.
In 1961, fearing annexation by Houston and La Porte, the local leadership initiated procedures and the City was incorporated. In 1964, a new bridge was built between the cities of Kemah and Seabrook and State Highway 146 was established as a four-lane thoroughfare. Sleepy beginnings of the City have given way to unprecedented growth and an estimated population over 10,000.
Lone Star Pelican
Seabrook incorporates more than 12.5 square miles of property including choice waterfront property. Seabrook is accessed by two state highways (NASA Parkway and State Highway 146) and is 7 miles from Interstate 45 and 20 miles from Interstate 10. A 30 minute drive will take you to Hobby Airport.
Seabrook offers expansive parks. With 14 parks consisting of over 100 acres, two boat ramps, two public pools and a 900 ft. salt water fishing pier, there is plenty of open space for family activities. For those who love fishing, boating and sailing, few communities can match Seabrook's waterfront.
In May 2001 6-8 ft. artistically embellished fiberglass pelicans began appearing in front of various establishments and even the Seabrook City Hall. The pelicans are known to have origin from the Pelican Path Project. The Lone Star Pelican showed here is usually in front of city hall, except every now and then he leaves his roost for special events. The goal of the Pelican Path Project has been to improve Seabrook’s visibility and identity as a community enhanced by its strong ecotourism, quiet family lifestyle, water recreation, and its quaint small businesses. Seabrook is in the center of the third largest boating community in the country, and with that comes a multitude of boating, fishing, and other water sports activities as well as the nature and birding opportunities. You can learn more about the Pelican Path Project by clicking here to view their website.