Cypress is a city located in Harris County, Texas. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 179,264.
It is bordered by Houston to the south and east, Jersey Village to the north, and Magnolia to the west.
After Europeans arrived in Harris County during the early 19th century, Cypress was founded along Cedar Elm Creek near Hall’s Bridge on what was previously part of William Scott’s league. By 1837 David W. King occupied a log cabin on this creek. A small general store was established at Hall’s Crossing in 1841 (where Cypress-Fairbanks Road currently crosses Cedar Elm Creek) and William McFarland operated a post office from his home. In 1845 King established a new community on the banks of Brays Bayou at Hall’s Bluff, about two miles inland from Halls Crossing. This town was named “Cypress Branch” in homage to the abundance of Cypress trees growing along Brays Bayou. The settlement later shortened its name to “Cypress”. By the early 1850s many German immigrants, including Gus Bayer and Carl Wunsche, moved to Cypress. A few years later, J. C. League acquired large tracts of land southeast of Houston and encouraged fellow farmers from Pennsylvania to homestead here by providing easy credit based on cotton production.
In 1865 the settlement was officially incorporated at Hall’s Bluff and residents suggested naming the town “Lincoln” to recognize the historical significance of the recently ended Civil War. Although most citizens voted for the name change, another faction insisted that the old name be retained; thus, two names appeared on local ballots: “Lincoln” and “Cypress”. The Texas government picked Cypress, so the community became officially known by that name.
In 1871 William Baker moved his family from Pinehurst, Mississippi and became one of Cypress’ earliest pioneers when he established his homestead along Brays Bayou. His land was near where Blalock Road currently intersects the bayou.
Cypress is located along Brays Bayou and the banks of White Oak Bayou at (29.961999, -95.625276). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and, or 2.37%, is covered by water. Cypress is bordered by Houston on the south and east, Jersey Village on the north, and Magnolia on the west as well as Sheldon and Pinehurst to its east in unincorporated Harris County; Tomball borders it to its west in unincorporated Waller County.
Cypress residents have plenty of options for activities and dining out. One of the most popular Cypress attractions is shopping. There are plenty of shopping centers, strip malls, and individual boutique shops for people to spend their free time at. In fact, Cypress has been ranked as one of the “Best Shopping Places in Texas” by dallasnews.com.
The Shops at Cypress Creek – The Shops at Cypress Creek is a 130-acre development with many options for those looking to find a new home or just go out for some quality family entertainment. Current tenants include Academy Sports + Outdoors, HomeGoods, Old Navy Outlet Store, and Ulta Beauty Stores. Restaurants include – Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar – At Home – Blaze Pizza – Bonefish Grill – Chick-Fil-A – Jason’s Deli – Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches – McAlister’s Deli – MOD Pizza – Pie Five Pizza Co. – Potbelly Sandwich Shop, just to name a few.
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