Country United States County Brazoria Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) Elevation 17 m Local time Tuesday 8:17 AM | State Texas Incorporated 2002 Area code(s) 281, 832 Zip code 77583 | |
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Weather 16°C, Wind SW at 3 km/h, 93% Humidity | ||
Sandy Point is a city on Farm to Market Road 521 (FM 521) in north central Brazoria County, Texas, United States. The small community is located near a state prison. In the 19th century, the settlement served nearby sugar cane and cotton plantations. Sandy Point's post office, school and railroad have disappeared, but there were two churches in the community in December 2013.
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Map of Sandy Point, TX 77583, USA
History
Sandy Point incorporated in 2002 to avoid annexation from Missouri City. in 2005 Missouri City agreed to recognize the incorporation of Sandy Point.
Government and infrastructure
The Rosharon Volunteer Fire Department provides fire services for Sandy Point.
Sandy Point is located at the entrance to the Darrington Unit, a prison for men operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Education
In the 2013–2014 school year, the Angleton Independent School District served the area of Sandy Point via Rosharon Zone Bus Route #223.