Westmoreland, Houston

Historical marker

The Westmoreland Historic District is a neighborhood in Neartown Houston, Texas. It is west of Spur 527, between Westheimer Road and West Alabama Street.[1][2]

The community was created in 1902 and was home to many prominent families in Greater Houston.[1] The historic district's boundaries were established on July 23, 1997.[3] As of 2009 many of the original houses are still standing.[1]

Notable residents

Education

Residents are zoned to the Houston Independent School District.[3] Residents are zoned to Macgregor Elementary School,[5] Gregory-Lincoln Education Center (for middle school),[6] and Lamar High School.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Gonzales, J. R. "When a celebrity dies: Looking at a few front pages." Houston Chronicle. July 10, 2009. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.
  2. Map of Neartown. Neartown Association. Retrieved October 20, 2008.
  3. 1 2 "Westmoreland Historic District." City of Houston. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.
  4. Martin, Betty L. and Martha Peterson. "Westmoreland to host home tour." Houston Chronicle. Thursday October 31, 2002. ThisWeek 2. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.
  5. "Macgregor Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.
  6. "Gregory-Lincoln Middle Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.
  7. "Lamar High School Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.

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Coordinates: 29°44′28″N 95°23′02″W / 29.741°N 95.384°W / 29.741; -95.384

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