Region: Prairies and Lakes
This historic seat of Grimes County was established in 1834 on the La Bahia
Road, a centuries-old Native American trail that stretched from Louisiana
through Texas. During the Civil War, a local arms factory produced cannons,
cannon balls, rifles, pistols, swords and gunpowder. Today, it is a commercial
center for a rich agricultural area. With many historic structures and scenic
hills, the town is home to the fully restored Grimes County
Courthouse.