Johnson Development Names New Fort Bend Community

Just weeks after breaking ground on a new 1,500-acre Fort Bend County master-planned community, Johnson Development is announcing the community’s name — The George.

Announced yesterday at The George Ranch, the name honors the George family legacy and The George Ranch, a 20,000-acre working ranch founded in 1824.

“The George family built an extraordinary legacy in Fort Bend County, influencing its character and quality of life for over two centuries — first through the ranch and now through The George Foundation,” said Derek Goff, Vice President and General Manager of The George. “Their story offers a powerful blueprint for how we envision the community evolving — into a place where families can shape their own lasting legacies for generations to come.” 

Johnson Development acquired land for The George from the Foundation last year. The first phase of the community, located off FM 2977 at Koeblen Road, will encompass 319 homesites, with a mix of 40-, 45-, 50- and 60-foot homesites. Model homes are expected to open in 2026. Planning is ongoing for a 20-acre amenity center in the first phase.

Young residents will attend schools within the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD), with land dedicated in The George master plan to on-site schools. There are three LCISD schools adjacent to The George — Steenbergen Middle School, Wright Junior High and Randle High School. The community master plan also includes property set aside for commercial use.

In all, The George should encompass approximately 4,000 homes at completion.

The 80-year-old Foundation announced the decision to sell the tract of land early last year to fund its fiduciary responsibility of charitable distribution amounts required by the IRS. As a private foundation, IRS regulations require The George Foundation to distribute 5 percent of its total assets annually, which include the fair market value of the foundation’s vast land holdings. Since its inception in 1945, the Foundation has invested more than $300 million to support Fort Bend nonprofits and scholarship recipients.  The Historic George Ranch will remain unaffected, continuing its mission to educate students through a hands-on learning experience and share the rich history of the region.

The George will be Johnson Development’s ninth community in Fort Bend County, marking a significant milestone during the company’s 50^th anniversary celebration. With nearly 26,000 acres under development, the company is currently the largest developer of master-planned communities in Fort Bend County.

Other Fort Bend communities by Johnson Development include Sienna in Missouri City — the largest master-planned community to date in the history of Fort Bend County; Riverstone and Imperial in the Sugar Land region; Veranda and Harvest Green in Richmond; and Cross Creek Ranch, Jordan Ranch and Cross Creek West in Fulshear.