Orange is a city located in Orange County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,643. It is the county seat of Orange County^GR6, and is situated in East Texas. Located on the Sabine River, it lies east of Beaumont. Founded in 1836, it is a deep-water port (to the Gulf of Mexico). Orange County is the southeasternmost county of the state of Texas. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Orange County is the southeasternmost county of the state of Texas. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Red counties show the core of East Texas, counties shown as pink may or may not be included in East Texas, and thus their inclusion varies from source to source. ... Sabine River can refer to: The Sabine River in the United States The Sabine River in New Zealand. ... Flag of Beaumont, Texas Beaumont is a city and county seat of Jefferson County, Texas and is within the Beaumont—Port Arthur metropolitan area. ... Charles Darwin 1836 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ...

Historical development

The harbor leading into the Port of Orange was dredged in 1914 to accommodate large ships. Ship building during World War I contributed to the growth in population and economy. The Great Depression affected the city negatively, and it was not until World War II that the local economy was boosted again. A U.S. Naval Station was installed and additional housing was provided for thousands of defense workers and servicemen and their families. The population increased to just over 60,000 residents. After the war, the peace-time population decreased to stabilize at about 25,000. Chemical plants would soon add to the local economy, and currently, are the leading source of revenue to the area. The U.S. Naval Station would eventualy close in December, 1975. 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Combatants Allies: • Serbia, • Russia, • France, • Romania, • Belgium, • British Empire and Dominions, • United States, • Italy, • ...and others Central Powers: • Germany, • Austria-Hungary, • Ottoman Empire, • Bulgaria Casualties Military dead: 5 million Civilian dead: 3 million Total: 8 million Full list Military dead: 3 million Civilian dead: 3 million Total: 6 million Full... Dorothea Langes Migrant Mother depicts destitute pea pickers in California, centering on Florence Owens Thompson, a mother of seven children, age twenty-nine, in Nipomo, California, March 1936. ... Combatants Allies: • Poland, • UK & Commonwealth, • France/Free France, • Soviet Union, • USA, • China, ...and others Axis: • Germany, • Italy, • Japan, ...and others Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total: 50 million Full list Military dead: 8 million Civilian dead: 4 million Total: 12 million Full list World War II... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ...

Geography

Orange is located at 30°6'33" North, 93°45'33" West (30.109217, -93.759133)^GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias TX county maps by Seth Ilys. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.8 km² (20.8 mi²). 52.0 km² (20.1 mi²) of it is land and 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.32% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 18,643 people, 7,310 households, and 5,021 families residing in the city. The population density was 358.5/km² (928.5/mi²). There were 8,364 housing units at an average density of 160.8/km² (416.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 60.59% White, 35.36% African American, 0.38% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.08% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. 3.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 7,310 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,519, and the median income for a family was $37,473. Males had a median income of $37,238 versus $21,445 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,535. 22.9% of the population and 20.5% of families were below the poverty line. 34.0% of those under the age of 18 and 16.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cultural Institutions

The City of Orange boasts an array of first class attractions. Leading these cultural meccas is the Stark Museum of Art, a two-story building which houses a most valuable and extensive collection of 19th and 20th Century American Western art and artifacts. The 19th Century collection features the work of early frontier artists such as Paul Kane, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran and John Mix Stanley. In addition, works by artist/naturalist John James Audubon. The Stark Museum of Art is an establishment located in the City of Orange, Texas. ... This article is about the painter. ... Albert Bierstadt, by Napoleon Sarony. ... Thomas Moran. ... John James Audubon John James Audubon (April 26, 1785 – January 27, 1851) was a Franco-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. ...

Down the street the Lutcher Theatre for the Performing Arts brings an array of exciting and world class events to Orange each year in a comfortable, state-of-the-art 1,500 seat venue.

The W.H. Stark House preserves the early days of Orange and lumber barons.

The W.H. Stark House is a careful restoration of an 1894 Victorian home, typical of a wealthy Southeast Texas family. The 15-room, three-storied structure with its many gables, galleries, and distinctive windowed turret, shows the influence of several architectural styles. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (460x614, 43 KB) Summary The Stark House in Orange preserves in 19th century heritage. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (460x614, 43 KB) Summary The Stark House in Orange preserves in 19th century heritage. ...

The First Presbyterian Church on Green Avenue uniquely captures the classic Greek Revival architecture. Completed in 1912, it was the first air-conditioned public building west of the Mississippi River and its dome is the only opalescent glass dome in the United States.

Many of the first class attractions within the City of Orange have been recognized by the Texas Historical Commission, which has placed numerous historical markers throughout the city. The Texas Historical Commission is an agency within the State of Texas dedicated to historic preservation. ...

Transportation

Orange is served by Interstate 10, as well as a deep-water seaport. Commercial aviation service is located at nearby Southeast Texas Regional Airport, and general aviation service is provided by Orange County Airport. INTERSTATE JUNCTIONS JUNCTION EXIT # I-5 CA 18-19 I-15 CA 57 I-25 NM 145 I-20 TX 187 I-35 TX 570-572 I-45 TX 768 I-55 LA 210 I-65 AL 20 I-75 FL 296 I-95 FL 363 Legend BROWSE STATE HWYS... Seaport, a painting by Claude Lorrain, 1638 The Port of Wellington at night. ... Southeast Texas Regional Airport (IATA: BPT, ICAO: KBPT) is a public airport located in Nederland, between Beaumont and Port Arthur in Texas. ... Orange County Airport (IATA: ORG, ICAO: KORG) is an airport located three miles southwest of Orange, Texas. ...

Orange has the distinction of having Exit 880 on Interstate 10 within its city limits, which is the highest numbered exit and mile marker on an interstate highway or freeway in North America. High-capacity freeway interchange in Los Angeles, California. ... A Spanish kilometre stone A milestone on the Boston Post Road in Harvard Square, Massachusetts, USA Slate milestone near Bangor, Wales A milestone or kilometre sign is one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ...

Famous people and community leaders

• Marcia Ball (American blues singer and pianist)
• Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (Blues musician, 1924-2005)
• John O. Creighton (astronaut)
• Ernie Ladd (Professional athlete)
• Chuck Knipp comedian known for Shirley Q. Liquor
• Henry J. Lutcher (Business leader)
• Kay Panabaker (Television actress)
• John Patterson (Major League Baseball pitcher)
• Bum Phillips (National Football League head coach)
• Wade Phillips (American football coach)
• Andre Robertson (Major League Baseball player)
• Bubba Smith (American football player)
• Kevin Smith (NFL Football Player - Dallas Cowboys)
• William Henry Stark (Business leader)
• Liz Wickersham (Former Playboy Model and Cable News Anchor)
• Edgar Winter (Rock and Roll musician)
• Johnny Winter (Rock and Roll musician)

Marcia Ball (born March 20, 1949) is an American blues singer and pianist born in Orange, Texas but who grew up in Vinton, Louisiana. ... The blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on a pentatonic scale and a characteristic twelve-bar chord progression. ... A pianist is a person who plays the piano. ... American blues and Tex-Mex musician Clarence Gatemouth Brown (April 18, 1924–September 10, 2005) was a highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, who played a impressive array of instruments such as guitar, fiddle, mandolin, viola as well as harmonica and drums. ... The blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on a pentatonic scale and a characteristic twelve-bar chord progression. ... Born April 28, 1943 in Orange, Texas, John O. Creighton is a former NASA Astronaut who flew three space shuttle missions. ... U.S. Space Shuttle astronaut Bruce McCandless II using a manned maneuvering unit (MMU) outside the Challenger in 1984. ... The Big Cat Ernie Ladd. ... An athlete is a person who has above average physical skills (strength, agility, and endurance) and is thus suitable for physical activities, in particular, contests. ... Chuck Knipp is a Southern American comedian best known for creating the popular radio and stage personas Shirley Q. Liquor and Betty Butterfield. ... Shirley Q. Liquor is a satirical persona created by Lexington, Kentucky resident, Chuck Knipp. ... Henry J. Lutcher (1836-1912) was a sawmiller and business partner of the Lutcher and Moore Lumber Company. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Stephanie Kay Panabaker, credited as Kay Panabaker (born May 2, 1990) is a TV actress. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... John Patterson is a well-known name. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ... Oail Andrew Bum Phillips was a head coach in the National Football League (NFL). ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... Wade Phillips is the current defensive coordinator for the National Football Leagues San Diego Chargers and the former head coach of the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ... Charles Aaron Bubba Smith (born February 28, 1945 in Orange, Texas) is a former professional American football player in the 1960s and 1970s who became an actor in the 1980s. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Kevin Smith Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American screenwriter, film director, and the creator of View Askew Productions. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames The Boys Team colors Royal Blue, Metallic Silver, Blue, and White Head Coach Bill Parcells Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Rowdy [2] Local radio Flagship stations: KLUV (98. ... William Henry Stark (1851-1936) was an industrial leader whose contributions helped the city of Orange, Texas develop financialy. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw A news presenter is, broadly speaking, a person that presents a news show on television, radio or the Internet. ... Edgar Winter album cover Edgar Winter (born December 28, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas) is an American musician who had significant success in the 1970s and 1980s. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... Johnny Winter album cover Johnny Winter (born John Dawson Winter III on 23 February 1944 in Beaumont, Texas) is an American blues guitarist and singer, well known for his albinism, as well as his musical skills. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ...

External links

• Orange Chamber of Commerce
• The Orange Leader
• Stark Museum of Art
• W.H. Stark House
• KOGT homepage A local AM radiostation's website. Find out about Orange culture here.

• Maps and aerial photos
  • Street map from Google Local or Yahoo! Maps
  • Topographic map from TopoZone
  • Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
  • Satellite image from Google Local or Microsoft Virtual Earth

• Fun365Days.com -- regional tourism web site
• Partnership of Southeast Texas -- regional economic development site