Bryan Beach, Texas Explained

Official Name:Bryan Beach, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Bryan Beach
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Brazoria
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:3
Coordinates:28.8833°N -95.3786°W
Area Code:979
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2034487

Bryan Beach is an unincorporated community in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 14 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Houston metropolitan area.

History

Bryan Beach was most likely named for local landowner James Perry Bryan during the second half of the 20th century. It served fishermen and beachgoers. Bryan Beach State Recreation Area is located a couple of miles down the beach and opened in 1973. No businesses were operating in the community, but it did have 14 residents in 2000.[1]

Geography

Bryan Beach is located on Farm to Market Road 1495, 4miles south of Freeport on the Gulf of Mexico in southern Brazoria County.[1]

Education

Bryan Beach is served by the Brazosport Independent School District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bryan Beach, TX. Jasinski. Laurie E.. 2004-07-06. tshaonline.org.