Region: Prairies and Lakes
This community arose where the Old Buffalo Trail, later known as La Bahia
Road, crossed the Colorado River. Developed in 1831, the city became the seat of
Fayette County in 1837. The county and town are said to be named by early
settlers for their hometown and county in Tennessee. The "Historic Oak" on the
north side of the square was a muster point for men in six conflicts.
La Grange was named a Texas Main Street City in 1996. Downtown includes the
1890s courthouse (the first J. Reily Gordon-designed courthouse in Texas), the
old county jail, the 1886 MKT Depot, historical markers, walking tours and the
1885 St. James Episcopal Church at 156 N. Monroe St.
The city is a pivotal point on the Texas Independence Trail and Texas
Settlement Trail. For more information and a map, contact the chamber of
commerce.
Czech, German, antique and cabin-styled bed-and-breakfast accommodations are
available.