Fort Bend County, Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 29� 31' 48" N, 95� 46' 12" W (29.53, -95.77)

Population: 811,688 est. (2020) 585,375 (2010)
Total area: 885 square miles (2,290 km2)
861 square miles (2,230 km2) land
24 square miles (62 km2) water

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Fort Bend County History

Founded in 1837
Organized in 1838
Named for a blockhouse at a bend of the Brazos River
County seat - Richmond

Fort Bend County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.

County Seat - Richmond
Book Hotel Here - Richmond/Rosenberg Hotels

Fort Bend County Vintage Maps

Fort Bend County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Fort Bend County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Fort Bend County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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