BACKGROUND:
Three generations of Meyer families were instrumental in the
development of Meyerland.
Joseph F. Meyer was only five years old when his family came to
Houston soon after the Civil War. During the 1890s he started
buying land in the southwest part of the area surrounding Houston
until he had accumulated over 6,000 acres. In 1955, one of
hisPelican
Case sons, George, developed 1,200 acres of former rice fields
into a subdivision for single-family dwellings; in the spring of
that year, Vice President Richard M. Nixon cut the ribbon for the
grand opening of Meyerland.
Meyerland Plaza Shopping Center opened in October, 1957 with a
celebration of “Around the Shopping World in 80 Acres” featuring
hot air balloon rides. In that same year Little League Baseball was
introduced to Meyerland Park. Garden clubs abounded in those early
years when everyone had a bare yard and struggling flower beds. By
1958, the Meyerland Teen Club and the Meyerland Civic Club were
thriving and The Meyerland Club, home of the nationally-recognized
Meyerland swim team, was opened.
Look magazine devoted four pages to Meyerland in 1957,
and House and Home magazine featured the area in 1958,
touting the neighborhood as the “ideal plan” for a subdivision. For
several years, Medallion Showcases of Homes were featured here.
THE CACHE:
You'll be visiting a relatively new park on the far fringes of
Meyerland. Watch out for cantankerous waterfowl in the area, or
bring a loaf of stale bread to appease them. You'll be looking for
a small container holding a logbook and a few small trade items.
Happy trails!
 Kid Friendly 
Lunchtime Cache  Beware of Muggles!
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