The area was designated College Station, Texas by the Postal Service in 1877. The name was derived from the train station located to the west of the campus. Growth of both the community and college influenced residents desire to create a municipal government. The City of College Station was incorporated in 1938.

What do you mean by the term College Station?

College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, situated in East Central Texas in the heart of the Brazos Valley. The city is located within the most populated region of Texas, near three of the 10 largest cities in the United States - Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

When did College Station become Bryan?

The interurban was replaced by a city bus system in the 1920s. In 1930, the community to the north of College Station, known as North Oakwood, was incorporated as part of Bryan. College Station did not incorporate until 1938 with John H. Binney as the first mayor.

Is College Station a college town?

College Station, TX True to name, College Station is a popular college town with plenty to offer for all residents. The population has risen from 25% from 2010 to 2019, largely thanks to Texas A&M University, often abbreviated as TAMU.

What does A and M stand for in Texas A and M?

Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical, originally, but today the letters no longer explicitly stand for anything. When Texas A&M was opened on Oct. 4, 1876 as the states first public institution of higher education, it was called the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, or A&M for short.

Did the cities of Bryan and College Station merge?

During the 1930s the town of North Oakwood merged with Bryan. Now Bryan and College Station are twin cities. In 1936 State Highway 6 was built, running right through town.

What is the area code for College Station TX?

Area code 979 College Station/Area codes

What county is College Station in?

Brazos County College Station/Counties