Brazoria is one of the oldest towns in Texas. It was founded in 1828 as a trading center by Henry Austin, and was named by Stephen F. Austin.

Brazoria is the only town in Texas still operating under it's original name.

Brazoria was badly burned in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, then rebuilt, and served as the county seat until 1897.

In recognition of its rich historical heritage, Brazoria has its own small historical museum which focuses on events that occurred here during the earliest years of Anglo settlement in Texas.  As the home of the "War Dogs" of the Texas Revolution, Brazoria has been called the place where the Texas Revolution began.

Present day Brazoria, with the Brazos River winding along the eastern edge of town, and the San Bernard River on the western edge, is a much more peaceful place. A small, quiet, family oriented town, it was listed a few years ago by Money magazine as one of the country's most desirable and affordable places to live. 

The original town was built along the banks of the Brazos river, but frequent floods, and the advent of the railroad, drove many residents and businesses to move about a mile to the west near the railroad line.

Despite the historic roots as the seat of government for this colonial era "municipality", and from 1836-1896 as county seat of Brazoria County. Brazoria was not incorporated until 1946. The city has a current population of 2,787.
From magazine Guide to Brazoria County 2003

Last updated 03/11/2007

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