Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located where Old Buffalo Trail, later known as La Bahia Road, crossed the Colorado River. Developed in 1831, city became seat of Fayette County 1837. County and town is said to be named by early settlers for their hometown and county in Tennessee. "Historic Oak" on north side of square has been muster point for men in six conflicts.
Selected as a Texas "Main Street" city, the downtown area includes 1890s courthouse (the first J. Reily Gordon-designed courthouse in Texas), location for the motion picture "Michael" starring John Travolta, old county jail, 1886 MKT Depot, historical markers, walking tours and St. James Episcopal Church, circa 1885, at 156 N. Monroe St.
City is pivotal point on the Texas Independence Trail and Texas Settlement Trail. For more information and map, contact the Chamber of Commerce.
Czech, German, antique and cabin-styled bed & breakfast accommodations are available.