About The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands is a master-planned community in Montgomery County, Texas, north of Houston. Founded in 1974 by oil magnate George P. Mitchell, it is one of the largest master-planned communities in the United States, with extensive nature preserves, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, and Market Street.
Quick facts
- Founded by George P. Mitchell in 1974
- Home to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (16,500-seat amphitheater)
- Market Street is a major outdoor lifestyle center
- Roughly 28% of the community is preserved as open space
Geography
- County
- Montgomery County
- State
- Texas
- Coordinates
- 30.1658° N, -95.4613° W
- Founded
- 1974
- Population (approx.)
- 116,278
What Woodlands News covers
- The Woodlands TX news
- Conroe ISD
- Montgomery County
- Market Street
- Hughes Landing
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Woodlands?
- The Woodlands is located in Montgomery County, Texas, at approximately 30.1658° N, -95.4613° W.
- What is the population of The Woodlands?
- The Woodlands has an approximate population of 116,278.
- When was The Woodlands founded?
- The Woodlands was founded in 1974.
- What school districts serve The Woodlands?
- See our Woodlands News /schools page for the current list of districts and campuses covering The Woodlands.
- What are the major neighborhoods in The Woodlands?
- See our Woodlands News /neighborhoods page for the full list and per-neighborhood coverage.
- How do I report local news from The Woodlands?
- Email editor@nexcom.media or use the contact form at https://woodlandsnews.org/contact.
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