ROBSTOWN, TEXAS

Nueces County, Texas Gulf Coast / South Texas

27°47'33"N 97°40'10"W (27.792615, -97.669386)

U.S. Hwy 77 and State Hwy 44
133 miles S of San Antonio
22 miles N of Kingsville
Just W of Corpus Christi the county seat
ZIP code 78380
Area code 361
Population: 10,757 (2020)
11,487 (2010) 12,727 (2000) 12,849 (1990)

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Robstown Main Street West
Old photo courtesy Jo Ann Arnold

History in a Pecan Shell

The town was named for Robert Driscoll - the same man who loaned his name to Driscoll, Texas.

The town was founded in 1906 and the location was the juncture of two railroads - the Texas and Mexican and the Brownsville and Mexican railroads.

1912: Robstown incorporated
1920: Population was just under 1,000 persons, but by 1930 it was more than four times that figure.

The town's first industry was vegetable farming until oil was discovered in 1930.

The economy is still controlled by agricultural and oil interests. Robstown has experienced growth over the years, but its proximity to Corpus Christi has had an effect on the population.

Robstown Hotel
Old photo courtesy Jo Ann Arnold
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Robstown, Texas
Landmarks / Attractions

U.S. Post Office, Robstown, Texas 78380
Photos courtesy Ken Rudine, June 2009
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Mural Mural on the Wall:

Robstown Railroad depot and train, Robstown PO painted mural detail

Depot and train - Post Office mural detail
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, June 2009
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Cotton Gin - Post Office mural detail
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, June 2009
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Robstown Post Office Mural ›
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, June 2009

Robstown Texas flag and cowboy wall painted mural

Cowboy & Texas flag

Fruit Cups

Tacos

Robstown TX painted wall mural St Christover

Saint

Elvis in Robstown.

Marilyn Monroe - Robstown TX painted wall mural

Marilyn Monroe
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Grain elevator in Robstown.
TE Photo
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Robstown water tower.
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Take a road trip

Texas Gulf Coast | South Texas

Robstown, Texas Nearby Cities & Towns:
Corpus Christi the county seat
Kingsville | San Antonio

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