City · United States
Humble
Humble is a city located in the Houston metropolitan area. Humble became an oil boomtown in the early 20th century when oil was first discovered there in 1904. By 1905, the Humble oilfield was the largest producing oilfield in Texas. Humble was home of the Humble Oil and Refining Company, a predecessor of Exxon.
Good to know
- Population: 15,665.
- Founded: 1933.
- Area: 25.7 sq km.
- Elevation: 29 m.
- Timezone: America/Chicago.