And the story goes......

Count Witold von Zychlinski

Founder

Founder of Pearland was a Polish nobleman, Count Witold von Zychlinski. The original plat for the townsite was filed September 26, 1894.

Mickey Mark

Past President of Society

He addresses the crowd prior to the unveiling of the Texas State Historical Marker and Time Capsule for

the Zychlinski Park.

Sitting L-R are William Willoughby, Tom Reid, David L Smith.

Brenda Riggs

Past President of Society

Brenda Riggs, and Air Force Major General, William Willoughby, the great-grandson of Pearland's founder, Witold von Zychlinski, prepare to unveil the Historical

Marker. Society President, Mickey Mark, looks on.

Kevin Kliesing

Descendant of early settlers

This young man, Kevin Kliesing, a descendant of early Pearland settlers, says he intends to be at the opening of the Time Capsule on September 22, 2057

Commemorative Plaque

Zychlinski Park

Commemorative plaque placed at the original location of the home plate in Zychlinski Park

Mayor Tom Reid