County Guide

Brazoria County

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Pearland

Pearland was first established as Mark Belt in 1893 in northern Brazoria County, then its name was changed to Pearland for the abundance of pear trees in the area. Although…

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Cities

Cities in Brazoria County

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Alvin

Located in northeastern Brazoria County, Alvin was founded in 1876 when the railroad was built…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Blanco

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Angleton

As the seat of Brazoria County, Angleton was founded in 1890, primarily to provide for…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Lake Jackson

Lake Jackson, "City of Enchantment", originated in 1941 when the great push was on to…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jul
2
Lake Jackson Fireworks Display
Lake Jackson
Aug
7–10
Alvin All American Festival
Alvin
Sep
26
Texas Hill Country Lavender Festival
Blanco
Nov
8
Annual Tour of Homes
Angleton