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    Chris Godbold

    Which city named for guy from Tennessee?
    July 8, 2010 2:53 pm
    by Chris Godbold

    Here's a hint. He killed a fellow, but was pardoned by the Republic of Texas. His plantation was also burned down by the Mexican Army.

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    The ice man is here! The ice man is here!
    June 5, 2010 7:32 am
    by Chris Godbold

    Courtesy the Fort Bend County Museum AssociationCourtesy the Fort Bend County Museum AssociationThere was a time when Fort Bend County residents didn't have the luxury of electric refrigerators. Instead, they had ice boxes that were filled each day by a delivery man from an ice plant in Rosenberg.

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    Fort Bend County in the Civil War
    June 3, 2010 7:09 am
    by Chris Godbold

    Fort Bend County made a great impact on the war, primarily through Terry's Texas Rangers. But who was Frank Terry and who were his Rangers?

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    The history of small towns in west Fort Bend
    May 6, 2010 10:17 am
    by Chris Godbold

    Beasley Depot: Courtesy Fort Bend County Museum AssociationBeasley Depot: Courtesy Fort Bend County Museum Association Some of the smaller communities in the rural areas of the county were built Western on property owned by important land owners.

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    Riding the rails in Fort Bend County
    April 12, 2010 7:50 am
    by Chris Godbold

    Photo courtesy the Fort Bend County Museum AssociationPhoto courtesy the Fort Bend County Museum AssociationThe county has had a long and interesting rail transportation history that dates back as early as 1853.

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    Spring cleaning: Ironing clothes in ages past
    March 12, 2010 1:17 pm
    by Chris Godbold

    Ever wonder how Fort Bend County residents took the wrinkles out of their clothing before their homes had electricity? Click here and take a look.

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    Do you know who the 'Mother of Texas' is?
    March 4, 2010 12:47 pm
    by Chris Godbold

    A school and building in Richmond is named after Jane Long, whose courageous life impacted early Texas. Find out more about this historical figure who is buried in Fort Bend County.

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    Blacksmiths were early Texas manufacturers
    February 18, 2010 2:08 pm
    by Chris Godbold

    Whether in towns or on the farm, they were responsible for the early manufacture and repair of tools, hardware and other metal articles in Fort Bend County.

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    Some fun tidbits about Fort Bend's history
    February 1, 2010 12:59 pm
    by Chris Godbold

    Fort Bend County Museum AssociationFort Bend County Museum AssociationDid you know that a portion of the city of Rosenberg was once known as Indiana Town? The above photo depicts the area. See how many of these other facts about the county you knew. Just click here.

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    The history of Crabb, Booth and Thompsons
    January 14, 2010 1:20 pm
    by Chris Godbold

    Fort Bend County Museum AssociationFort Bend County Museum Association
    Immigrant farmers and a growing railroad stimulated the founding of the three tiny communities in southeast Fort Bend County.

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