Historical Markers in Texas

Fort Bend

History·Fort Bend County·Texas

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.

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29.5819, -95.7587

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