The Board of Directors of the Brazoria County Historical Museum is pleased to announce the completion of the first phase of restoration on the historic 1897 Brazoria County Courthouse. Known to be the oldest public building still in existence in Brazoria County, the historic courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places, a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and a State Archeological Landmark. This building also houses the Museum, which is the primary repository for artifacts and documents that relate the rich history of Brazoria County as well as reflect the County’s cultural and demographic diversity. In recognition of this milestone as well as to acknowledge the donors who funded this work, the Board will host an open house on Saturday, March 1, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. An invitation to the public is extended through the press. Since light refreshments will be served, guests are asked to R.S.V.P. by telephoning 979/864-1208 so that adequate preparations can be made.
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The City of Richwood is located near the Gulf Coast in Brazoria County which is part of the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments. The City of Richwood, along with the municipalities of Brazoria, Clute, Freeport, Jones Creek, Lake Jackson, Oyster Creek, Quintana and Surfside, with their related unincorporated areas form a cluster community generally called Brazosport which is located at the mouth of the Brazos River where Stephen F. Austin founded his original Texas colony and where many of his family still lives.
The Battle of Velasco, fought a few miles from the townsite of Richwood in 1832, is considered to be the first blow struck for Texas independence. Brazoria County played an important role during the war for Texas Independence, both as a seaport and as a center for political activity. The Brazosport area has a rich historical tradition dating back to prehistoric times and has been involved in aspects of Texas.
City: Richwood , Nicholas county , West Virginia
Population in July 2007: 2,320. Population change since 2000: -5.8%
Males: 1,056 (45.5%)
Females: 1,264 (54.5%)
Median resident age: 44.7 years
West Virginia median age: 38.9 years
Zip codes: 26261.
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