History
Austin Point began here in 1824.
You determine where it will go.
1824
Stephen F. Austin and 297 grantees founded Austin’s Colony outside of Houston (known as the “Old 300”).
Title to land on the Brazos River in Fort Bend County given to William T. Austin, relative of Stephen F. Austin.
1830
1840
1850
1865
Thomas Barnett and Nancy Spencer, (a widow of the Old 300), plant roots in what is now Richmond, TX.
1870
1880
1883
Lottie Bell Dyer Moore (daughter of Thomas and Nancy) inherits 12,000 acres, part of which includes what will become Austin Point.
1890
1900
1910
1920
1930
Austin Point receives second water permit ever given by what is today CenterPoint Energy.
1940
1949
SEPTEMBER 22
Hilmar Moore elected mayor of Richmond, Texas.
1950
1960
1962
The Moore House becomes Texas Historic Landmark.
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2012
December 4
Hilmar Moore passes away in office as the longest serving mayor in Texas, serving 30 terms over 60 years.
2019
The Signorelli Company purchases the 4,700-acre Austin Point land in December 2019.
2020
2022
The Signorelli Company begins planning and development for the creation of Austin Point.
2024
Builders break ground on the first homes and the next generation of Austin Point begins.
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