Fort Bend County was formed in the early 1820s by members of Stephen F. Austin�s �Old 300.� Traders utilized barges and steamboats running along the Brazos River to transport cotton and other products from the lower Brazos Valley to the port at Galveston. In 1853; railroads began to play a larger role in the county�s transportation system. Transportation facilities were greatly improved when the first railroad in Texas; the Buffalo; Brazos; and Colorado Railroad Company; completed its first 20-mile segment to Stafford�s Point in Fort Bend County from Harrisburg (Houston). As many as eight separate railroads were chartered and operated in Fort Bend County by 1900. Today some of the names have changed but most of the original rail lines remain in operation. The Union Pacific; Burlington Northern Santa Fe; and Kansas City Southern rail companies have picked up where their predecessors left off and are keeping Fort Bend County one of the busiest and fastest-growing counties in the United States.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. very enlighteningBy Ginger S LyleEverything you want to know about Royal Oak. The photos that go along with the story are fun to look at and see how the city has developed through the years. The way the book is written keeps you interested and not asleep. The book is written in more of a story than a history book. I enjoyed reading this book. I would suggest this book to all ages. This book would be a great resource for any report needed for a school project.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great seller. Great book.By 061492Im from Royal Oak do I love this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Book !!!By SuzieI grew up in Royal Oak I think this book is a great look at Royal Oaks history. The research is outstanding with wonderful pictures !! If you have ever lived or visited Royal Oak. This book is a must !!
