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

addresses the crowd prior to the unveiling of the Texas State Historical Marker and Time Capsule for the Zychlinski Park. Sitting are David L Smith, Tom Reid,

Brenda Riggs

Past President of Society

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

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