Pleasantville, Houston facts for kids
Pleasantville is a neighborhood located in Houston, Texas, United States.
Pleasantville is located inside of the 610 Loop in eastern Houston. Pleasantville is predominantly African-American.
History
Pleasantville was annexed by Houston in the 1940s.
Cityscape
Pleasantville is in proximity to the 610 Loop and the portion of Interstate 10 labeled the "East Freeway". The area surrounding the community includes rail lines and industrial businesses.
Parks and recreation
The Robinson Sr. Community Center is located in Pleasantville.
It was named after Judson W. Robinson Sr., a precinct chairperson in Pleasantville, the founder of real estate company Judson W. Robinson & Sons, Inc., a director of the Riverside General Hospital, and a member of the board of commissioners of the Housing Authority of the city of Houston. He was born in Crockett, Texas and he died on Sunday May 11, 1986. The Houston Chronicle stated that he was "a notable leader in the city's black community". His son, Judson W. Robinson Jr., served as a member of Houston City Council.
Education
Pleasantville is served by the Houston Independent School District. Zoned schools include Pleasantville Elementary School, Holland Middle School, and Furr High School.
The Pleasantville Neighborhood Library of the Houston Public Library is in the community.
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William S. Holland Middle School
