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Fort Bend

Fort Bend was a log structure-cabin or block house built in a large bend of the Brazos River in what is now Richmond, in order to provide protection against Indian raids. It was erected in 1822 by a contingent of Stephen F Austin's First Colony, “The Old 300”, which included William W. Little and Joseph Polley.

Structure was described as a “little log shanty”. Austin reportedly selected this location and a settlement soon grew up around the post. As the site provided one of the more favorable fords of the Brazos River, it became important during the Texas Revolution. In April 1836, General Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna transported a portion of his army across the Brazos at the Fort Bend Crossing.

Because Fort Bend had been a regional center for colonial activity, its name was given to the county which it was established in 1837. River erosion eradicated the fort’s original site.

Featured on this sign are the Site of Fort Bend (visit link) Texas Historical Marker and a 1914 Sanborn Map of Richmond.

Group that erected the marker: Fort Bend County Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Eugene Heimann Cir Richmond, TX United States 77469 URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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