East Columbia, TX

East Columbia is a census designated place in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. The 2020 census counted 128 residents. The community was founded in 1824 by Josiah Hughes Bell. A native of South Carolina, Bell came to Texas with Stephen F. The Texas Legislature assigned the area in Columbia-Brazoria ISD to the Brazosport College district. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of East Columbia, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For East Columbia, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. East Columbia includes the Texas Legislature assigned the area in Columbia-Brazoria ISD to the Brazosport College.