Christen
Christen was at a site just north of what is now Laredo off Interstate Highway 35 in south central Webb County. The settlement was named for Joseph Christen, who patented land in the area in 1840. The area was gradually absorbed by Laredo, and in 1990 only the Christen Junior High School and a few older homes marked the site of the former settlement.
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Christopher Long | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Belongs to
Christen is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Christen is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 27.51751780Longitude: -99.51031990
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No