Brazoria, Texas facts for kids
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Brazoria, Texas
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Location of Brazoria, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.70 sq mi (7.00 km2) |
| • Land | 2.70 sq mi (7.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
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| • Total | 2,866 |
| • Density | 1,130.18/sq mi (436.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77422
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-10072 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409894 |
Brazoria (pronounced brə-ZOR-ee-ə) is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It is part of the larger Houston metropolitan area. In 2020, about 2,866 people lived in Brazoria.
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Where is Brazoria Located?
Brazoria is in the southwestern part of Brazoria County. One edge of the city, called Old Brazoria, is right next to the Brazos River.
Texas State Highway 36 goes through the middle of Brazoria. This highway connects Brazoria to Freeport, which is about 16 miles (26 km) southeast. It also leads to Rosenberg, about 41 miles (66 km) northwest.
The United States Census Bureau says that Brazoria covers about 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Brazoria?
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In 2020, the city of Brazoria had 2,866 residents. There were 1,171 households and 869 families living in the city.
The population has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,787 people. About 34.4% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.62 people.
The median age in Brazoria in 2000 was 33 years old. About 29.3% of the population was under 18.
A Look at Brazoria's Past
Brazoria was started in 1828. A man named John Austin planned the town on land given to him by Stephen F. Austin. John Austin chose the name "Brazoria" because he thought it was unique.
An important event in Texas history, the first Masonic lodge in Texas, is said to have been founded here in 1835. Six men met under a special tree called the Masonic Oak. The town was almost empty in 1836 during the Runaway Scrape, when many Texans fled from the Mexican army.
A school opened in Brazoria in 1838, and a post office followed in 1846. By 1884, Brazoria was a busy town with stores, churches, hotels, and good schools. It also had cotton gins and sugar mills.
Brazoria even became the county seat (the main town for the county) by 1890. However, the railroad was built around Brazoria, not through it. This caused the town to decline, and it lost its county seat status to Angleton in 1897.
The discovery of oil and sulfur nearby in 1939 helped Brazoria grow again. A new bridge over the Brazos River also helped. Today, Brazoria celebrates its history with events like Frontier Days and the No Name Festival.
Schools in Brazoria
Students in Brazoria attend schools within the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District.
There are two elementary schools that serve the area:
- Barrow Elementary School, located within the city.
- Wild Peach Elementary School, just outside the city.
All junior high students in the district go to West Brazos Junior High School, which is also in Brazoria.
For high school, students go to Columbia High School. This school is located in the nearby city of West Columbia.
After high school, students can attend Brazosport College, which serves the Brazoria area.
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Barrow Elementary School on Gaines Street
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Wild Peach Elementary School on County Rd 353
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West Brazos Junior High School on Hwy 36
Healthcare Services
Brazoria has access to emergency medical services (EMS) provided by West Brazos EMS. This service is run by Sweeny Community Hospital. While there isn't a hospital directly in Brazoria, several hospitals are a short drive away. These include Sweeny Community, Brazosport Regional, Matagorda Regional, and UTMB Angleton-Danbury.
Getting Around Brazoria
Brazoria has its own airport called Eagle Air Park. Its airport code is BZT.
Brazoria's Climate
Brazoria has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool.
Famous People from Brazoria
- Sofie Herzog, a notable doctor.
See also
In Spanish: Brazoria (Texas) para niños
