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Richmond, Fort Bend County

Marker Text

Built in November, 1821 by William Little, William Smithers, Charles Beard, Joseph Polly and Henry Holster. Its name was given to the county when created in 1837.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description US 90A, on west bank of brazos River
Marker # 8993
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code forts
Latitude, Longitude 29.581922, -95.758744

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