Surfside Beach, Texas
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Surfside Beach, also known locally as Surfside, is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States, that is situated on Follet's Island by the Gulf of Mexico near the city of Freeport. The population was 482 at the 2010 census.[4] The city has claimed the "Cradle of Texas Liberty" title due to the fact that the Treaty of Velasco which ended hostilities between Texas and Mexico was signed at Fort Velasco, which was located near the city's current City Hall.[5]
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Surfside Beach, Texas | |
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Motto(s): "Island Life, Texas Style | |
Coordinates: 28°57′8″N 95°17′4″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Brazoria |
Area | |
• Total | 1.87 sq mi (4.83 km2) |
• Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
• Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 640 |
• Density | 364.38/sq mi (140.70/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 77541 |
Area code | 979 |
FIPS code | 48-71384[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 1369430[3] |
Website | www |
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Former Congressman Ron Paul maintains a home in Surfside.[citation needed]