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In the 1890s, J.C. League started acquiring property that was available in the Muldoon 2-league grant. League purchased this land and became one of the largest landowners in Galveston County. His land holdings quickly developed into a thriving community.
In 1893, League had the area known as Butler Ranch changed to League City. In 1896, while G.W. Butler was postmaster, the city was officially named League City.
In 1907 League had two flat cars filled with live oak trees left on the siding near the railroad station. The trees were for the residents of League City to take and plant on their property. G.W. Butler and his son, Milby, supervised the planting of these trees, which have become the symbol of the city and are known as the Butler Oaks.
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Population
Area
Tax Rate
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53,593
54 square miles $0.64 cents per $100 valuation
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