Richmond, County seat in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
Richmond is a county seat on the Brazos River in Texas, spreading around a core of older buildings. The streets run in a regular pattern and lead to public squares, shops, and residential neighborhoods with trees along the roads.
The town began in 1837 when settlers from Stephen F. Austin's colony established themselves at a river bend and built a community. It later became the administrative center of newly created Fort Bend County and grew as a trading and farming hub.
The name comes from Richmond in Virginia and reflects the origin of many settlers from older Southern states. The courthouse hosts regular meetings and events where residents gather and discuss local matters.
The town sits about 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Houston and is easily reached by several main roads. Parks and public facilities are within walking distance from the center, and most shops open during daytime hours.
Some outlying areas still show active farms and cattle pastures that border directly on the town limits. These plots once belonged to larger plantations and recall the rural past of the region.
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