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  Brazoria County
Brazoria County (G-18), on the prairie of the Gulf Coast at the mouth of the Brazos River in Southeast Texas, is bordered by Matagorda, Fort Bend, Harris, and Galveston counties.
Brazoria County had been primarily Democratic in politics from annexation to the Civil War, but voted Republican throughout Reconstruction because the majority of voters were newly franchised freedmen.
Brazoria County's first school was established in 1827, Brazoria Academy in 1839, Alvin Normal School in 1890, and the University of South Texas in 1897.
www.gwrra-txw.org /triplog/texascourthouses/brazoria.html   (4126 words)

  
 Brazoria, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brazoria is a city in Brazoria County within the U.S. state of Texas.
Brazoria is part of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown Metropolitan Area.
The Brazoria Library is a part of the Brazoria County Library System.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brazoria,_Texas   (427 words)

  
 History
The history of the City of Brazoria is intimately tied with the birth of the Republic of Texas.
The Brazoria Militia was formed June 20, 1830 and almost immediately set sail on the “Brazoria” schooner fighting at the Battle of Velasco.
Smith taught school in Brazoria, was the first Secretary of the Treasury for the Republic of Texas and served as a member of the fifth congress of the Republic of Texas.
www.brazoriachamber.net /History.htm   (836 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge is five miles east of Freeport and eleven miles southeast of Angleton and is bordered to the north and east by Bastrop Bayou and to the south by Bastrop, Christmas, and Drum bays.
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, along with other such refuges on the Texas Gulf Coast, provides essential winter habitat for birds on the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory routes over the continental United States.
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge is administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/BB/gkb4.html   (460 words)

  
 Brazoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brazoria is a name for a number of things
Brazoria is a plant genus in the family Lamiaceae
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brazoria   (87 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Brazoria, on Farm Road 521, State Highway 36, and the Brazos River eight miles southwest of Angleton in west central Brazoria County, was established in 1828, when John Austin
A post office was established there in 1846, and by 1884 Brazoria was described as a "stirring village" of 800.
By 1890 Brazoria had 900 residents and was the county seat of Brazoria County.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/BB/hgb10.html   (407 words)

  
 Brazoria County TXGenWeb
Angleton was Brazoria's rival for the county seat and Angleton had the advantage of having a railroad.
But, in 1896 Angleton was voted in as county seat and the huge courthouse at Brazoria wasn't needed.
To nominate Brazoria County for COUNTY of the
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 Brazoria Co
In the Texas Gulf Coast Marshes and Prairies Region at the mouth of the Brazos River in southeast Texas, Brazoria County was formed in 1836 as an original Texas County.
Brazoria is bordered by the counties of Matagorda, Fort Bend, Harris, and Galveston.
By 1840, Buffalo Bayou and the growing town of Houston had begun to draw commerce away from the Brazos, but freight and passenger service between Brazoria, other Brazos River ports, and Galveston was established by 1842, and a canal from the Brazos mouth to West Galveston Bay was completed by 1857.
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 Consider corporate relocation, business expansion or new development in Brazoria County, TX
An estimated 250,000 people call Brazoria County "home," with an increase of nearly 100,000 predicted for the county in the next 10 to 15 years.
There are 23 miles of beaches, bottomland forests, onshore and offshore fishing, hunting, sailing and birding in Brazoria County, as well as an abundance of historical sites, museums, events and festivals and a world-class aquarium, Sea Center Texas.
The real strength of Brazoria County is and always will be the friendly, accommodating and dedicated people who live here.
www.eda-bc.com   (210 words)

  
 News Release From Carole Keeton Strayhorn
Though sales tax revenue is up statewide, November sales tax allocations to 73 Southeast Texas cities, counties, special purpose districts and a transit system impacted by the hurricane are down $2.3 million, or 4 percent, compared to November 2004.
Brazoria County’s November sales tax allocation from the Comptroller is down $44,229 compared to November 2004.
The 22 disaster counties where local governments may be eligible for additional sales tax allocations are Angelina, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler and Walker.
www.window.state.tx.us /news/51114brazoria.html   (411 words)

  
 Fort Tours | Brazoria County Historical Markers
Marker Text: The town of Brazoria began in 1828 as a port and trading center in Stephen F. Austin's colony.
An important example of its style, this Brazoria bridge is a significant part of Brazoria County history.
Constructed from plans originally drawn for the Matagorda County courthouse, the structure was enlarged and extensively remodeled in 1927.
www.forttours.com /pages/hmbrazoria.asp   (2265 words)

  
 Brazoria Ballers
The BRAZORIA BALLERS’ non-profit organization seeks to equip young athletes with the necessary skills to make them more productive citizens in their communities.
Basketball is an excellent platform to teach young men (and women in the future) the importance of education, responsibility, and ethical decision-making.
The BRAZORIA BALLERS’ coaching staff will provide a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging for athletes that do not come from traditional families and/or affluent communities.
www.brazoriaballers.com   (164 words)

  
 Southern Brazoria County Location - Tour Texas Destination
The Southern Brazoria County Gulf coastal area is just a 45 minute drive South from Houston, Texas and a 45 minute drive southwest from Galveston, Texas.
Interstates 45, 59 and 10 connect to the Nolan Ryan Parkway.
Brazoria County airport serves private and corporate aircraft.
www.tourtexas.com /southernbrazoria/location.html   (126 words)

  
 Brazoria County, Texas houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brazoria County is $559 a month.
Notable locations in Brazoria County: Genther Station, Camp Mohawk, Anchor, Durazno Plantation, East Columbia Historic District, Bastrop Marina, Chenango Plantation, Chocolate Bayou, Lutes Marine Service Marina, Halls Bayou Camp, Ramsey State Prison Farm, Retrieve, Retrieve State Farm, Ellerslie Plantation, Hastings Siding, Booker T Washington School, Hinkles Ferry, Stratton Ridge, The Heights, Four Corners.
Brazoria County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average.
www.city-data.com /county/Brazoria_County-TX.html   (549 words)

  
 Chamber   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Please call the Brazoria Chamber office at 798-6100 to use this marquee for Chamber announcements.
The Brazoria Chamber of Commerce wishes to welcome you.
Brazoria is one of the first Texas settlement of Stephen F. Austin.
www.brazoriachamber.net   (124 words)

  
 Brazoria Fire Department - Brazoria, Texas
The Brazoria Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to the City of Brazoria and surrounding community in southern Brazoria County.
The department was established in 1947 and has provided emergency response to a growing community.
Today our fire department services a population more that 2,800 in the City of Brazoria and an additional 13,000 in the surrounding area of Brazoria.
www.brazoriafire.org   (147 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Brazoria County, Tex.
Capital Impact: Brazoria County -- officials, addresses, and political, economic, education data
Fedstats/Mapstats: Brazoria County -- data on agriculture, population, immigration, business, crime, environment
Texas Republic Senate from District of Brazoria, 1836, 1837-39; died in office 1839.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/TX/BZ.html   (692 words)

  
 Brazoria County (Texas) Board of Realtors
The Board of Realtors of Brazoria County welcomes you to our part of the Great State of Texas.
It was along the banks of the Brazos where the first Anglo settlers under Stephen F. Austin first arrived and settled in Texas.
Later, the flames of revolution were first fanned in the now quiet town of Brazoria.
www.bcb-of-realtors.com   (240 words)

  
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The thunder of 40,000 snow geese taking flight, the salty breeze off the Texas Gulf, or the sight of a 12-foot alligator loafing on a muddy bank make a trip to Texas Mid-Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex a sensory banquet in any season.
Three national wildlife refuges - Brazoria, San Bernard and Big Boggy - form a vital complex of coastal wetlands harboring more than 300 bird species.
They serve as an end point of the Central Flyway for waterfowl in winter, and an entry point for neotropical migratory songbirds tired from a 600-mile Gulf crossing from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
www.fws.gov /southwest/refuges/texas/texasmidcoast/index.htm   (194 words)

  
 Cemeteries of Brazoria County Texas, Gloria B. Mayfield
Query Board or For queries when the county is not known, post here.
Bobby Koenning Brazoria County Historical Museum Cemetery Committee.
All work is published with permission, and is intended for independent genealogy research only.
www.cemeteries-of-tx.com /Etx/Brazoria/ListBrazoria.html   (154 words)

  
 Real Estate / homes for sale / mortgage / refinance / home equity - RealEstate.com -- Find the Brazoria REALTOR that is ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Real Estate / homes for sale / mortgage / refinance / home equity - RealEstate.com -- Find the Brazoria REALTOR that is right for you in Brazoria, Texas.
Find out what the house in Brazoria is worth, it's FREE.
RealEstate.com is not sponsored by or affiliated with the parent franchisor companies of any of the participating members of its network.
www.realestate.com /cityengine/TX/Brazoria.html   (354 words)

  
 Brazoria Manor Apartments Complaint
Watlers' employment as a property manager for Defendant Brazoria Manor Apartments on January 28, 1999, in retaliation for helping Frances Griffin assert her right to fair housing.
It is specifically understood and agreed, however, that this release shall not relieve Defendants nor the Brazoria Releasees from any obligation on their part, or on the part of any one of them individually, to comply with the terms of the Consent Order to which this Release is attached.
I hereby certify that the above signature is the signature of Complainant Betty Walters, and that she has read this Consent Order and Full and Final Mutual Release of Claims before signing the same.
www.usdoj.gov /crt/housing/documents/brazoriasettle.htm   (2172 words)

  
 Brazoria Refuge
Those same rosy feathers proved a near death sentence when demand for feather hats decimated spoonbills, great egrets and other fine-feathered fowl until plume hunting ended before World War I. Photo by R. Hickner
Click this link for a detailed map of Brazoria NWR.
AREA MAP Click here for an area map and driving directions to Brazoria NWR.
www.fws.gov /southwest/refuges/texas/texasmidcoast/brazoria.htm   (198 words)

  
 Brazoria County Land for Sale. Real Estate in Brazoria County, Texas
Brazoria County Land for Sale and Real Estate
Sort by Property types in Brazoria County, TX:
Click on the Brazoria cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Brazoria County:
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/TX/CountyType/BRAZORIA/Type/L   (310 words)

  
 The Bulletin - Angleton, Brazoria County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Must be located in Brazoria, Matagorda, Fort Bend, or Galveston Counties.
Or let us know what you would like to see in the paper.
For rates or a custom quote, Email us or call 979-849-5407.
www.bulletin-ol.com   (110 words)

  
 GORP - Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Recreation and Education: The Refuge holds "Open Houses" twice a month.
The first weekend of the month is hosted by the Brazosport Birders, and the third weekend is hosted by the friends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge.
Visitors can drive auto tour route and walk birdwatching trails to observe wildlife in a coastal environment.
gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_nwr/tx_brazo.htm   (242 words)

  
 Brazoria County Humane Society
Welcome to the Brazoria County Humane Society Web site.
The Brazoria County Humane Society as an organization, started development in December of 2003.
Please mention "Brazoria County Humane Society" when placing your order at HelpingUdders.com
www.brazoriacountyhumane.org   (810 words)

  
 BRAZORIA..., 229 N MARKET ST, BRAZORIA, TEXAS 77422-- TerraFly Point-Data - Info/Maps/Images of a Location   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
BRAZORIA..., 229 N MARKET ST, BRAZORIA, TEXAS 77422
Custom search and PointData pages of nearby places: Brazoria Brazoria city BRAZORIA Phelps Auto Svc
This point is at Latitude 29.047096, Longitude -95.568237, UTM Zone 15, Easting 249922, Northing 3215925 12372m NE of BRAZORIA CO (airport); 338m S of brazoria (town); 0m NW of BRAZORIA (hub city);
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 Brazoria, Texas area Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns on Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE
Brazoria, Texas area Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns on Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE
Bed & Breakfasts located in the Brazoria, Texas Area
Beautifully landscaped, this San Bernard River home is 30 minutes from the Gulf and 60 minutes south of Houston.
www.bbonline.com /tx/brazoria.html   (76 words)

  
 Top 20 Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
After Mexican independence in 1821, Texas became part of Mexico and in 1824 became the northern section of Coahuila y Tejas.
On 3 January 1823, Stephen F. Austin began a colony of 300 American families along the Brazos River in present-day Fort Bend County and Brazoria County, centered primarily in the area of what is now Sugar Land.
This group became known as the "Old Three Hundred." The "Conventions" of 1832 and 1833 responded to rising unrest at the policies of the ruling Mexican government.
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 Building Materials in Brazoria, TX - Yellow Pages - Switchboard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Building Materials in Brazoria, TX - Yellow Pages - Switchboard
105 N Brooks St Brazoria, TX zip code
3198 Fm 521 Rd Brazoria, TX zip code
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