Powell Point, Texas facts for kids
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Powell Point, Texas
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Powell Point Elementary School
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 Powell Point, Texas
Location in Texas
Powell Point, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 979 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1344461 |
Powell Point is a small place in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. It is called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. This community is part of the larger Greater Houston area.
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History of Powell Point
Powell Point has been a small settlement for a long time.
Early Records
In the 1930s, old maps of the county showed Powell Point as a small community. It had a church and just a few homes. This tells us it was a quiet, rural area.
Later Discoveries
Even in the early 1990s, maps still marked the location of a church and a cemetery in Powell Point. This suggests that the community remained small and kept some of its original features over many years.
Where is Powell Point?
Powell Point is located in the western part of Fort Bend County, Texas.
Location Details
You can find Powell Point on Farm to Market Road 2919. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of a town called Kendleton. This road helps connect farms and markets in the area.
Education in Powell Point
Schools in Powell Point have changed over the years to serve the students living there.
The Original Powell Point School
The first Powell Point School was moved from Kendleton in the 1890s. It was placed in a nearby settlement. The school got its name because it was built on land that once belonged to Elizabeth Powell. Maps from the 1930s and early 1990s still showed this school, even after it became part of the Kendleton Independent School District (KISD).
Today's School System
Today, students in Powell Point attend schools within the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD). This district serves many communities in the area.
- Elementary school students go to Beasley Elementary School in Beasley.
- Middle school students (grades 6-8) attend Wright Junior High School.
- High school students go to Randle High School.
For students who want to continue their education after high school, the local community college for LCISD is Wharton County Junior College.
Past School Changes
Before LCISD took over all grades, the Kendleton Independent School District (KISD) used to run Powell Point Elementary School. This school served the younger students in the community. However, starting in 1985, LCISD began serving the older students (secondary school) who lived in the KISD area. Eventually, LCISD became responsible for all students in Powell Point.
