Grimes County Texas history, cities, towns, courthouse, vintage maps, travel & more. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 30� 33' 0" N, 95� 58' 48" W (30.55, -95.98)
Population: 27,671 Est. (2016) 26,604 (2016)
Total area: 802 square miles (2,080 km2)
787 square miles (2,040 km2) land
14 square miles (36 km2) water

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Grimes County History

(Historical Marker on courthouse grounds) GRIMES COUNTY

On road used 1690 by Spanish explorer Alonso de Leon. In 1821 Andrew Millican began settlement. Henry Fanthorp opened his inn 1834, a post office 1835. Kenneth Anderson, last Vice-President, Republic of Texas, died at Fanthorp's, 1845. After his burial here town was named for him.

County created and organized 1846. Named in honor of Jesse Grimes (1788-1866), a signer of Declaration of Independence and member of Congress, Republic of Texas.

Anderson was made the county seat. During Civil War, 1861-1865, had a gun factory, furnished troops, food, cotton.

1936

Grimes County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Anderson
Book Hotel Here - Navasota Hotels

Grimes County Vintage Maps

From 1882 Texas state map #2134 showing Grimes County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Grimes County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Grimes County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Grimes County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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