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Question: How did Richmond get its name?
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Answer: According to the City of Richmond, the southwest Houston suburb was named after Richmond, England.
The town was established by Robert E. Handy and William Lusk and was first incorporated by the Republic of Texas in May 1837.
In December 1873, when Fort Bend County was formed, Richmond became its seat of government.
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