Fruitful beginning: How Pearland got its name

PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) -- Pearland, which is pronounced "pair land," has an interesting origin.

Obviously, the name of Pearland is rooted in the pear fruit.

But the town was actually known under a different name.

You can watch the video above to see the fruitful origin of the town.

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