about-us-img-1about-us-img-2about-us-img-3about-us-img-4about-us-img-5
Our Mission

Preserving the City of Manvel's Community Heritage

Photo

MANVEL HISTORY is an effort to gather as much information as possible about our part of Brazoria County, Texas. The City of Manvel and it’s surrounding area have a long history, dating back over 150 years. Our region is booming, making this website a valuable resource for those visiting, newcomers, and long-time residents alike.  Whether you are exploring Manvel for the first time or have lived here for decades, you will find a wealth of information here. 

We are a small volunteer group and rely on people sharing family stories, old photographs, documents, memorabilia, or other interesting things from our past. If you have a story to tell (or know someone who does) please let us know by clicking the CONTRIBUTE button at the top of the screen. We exist only online, so we cannot take possession of any physical objects, photographs or other materials. We wish to make digital copies and all documents will remain in your possession. 

Manvel History is operated through the Friends of the Manvel Library and is supported by both contributions and by memberships in the the Friends group. We also have received generous support from the City of Manvel. Thank You! 

If you enjoy visiting this site, we ask that you support our project by clicking the JOIN button and becoming a member of the Friends of the Manvel Library. Memberships start for as little as $15.00 a year, and your membership not only supports this History Project, but other library programs such as our Children’s Story Time or the Summer Reading Program.

The information contained in these pages is updated often, and we strive to maintain the most accurate data possible. Interviews are recorded as the subjects remember events, and photographs and documents are presented with dates and discriptions provided by those who share them with us. We in turn openly share the most current information we have, but if you find something that needs revision please CONTACT US, your input is welcome.

More about us