Houston County Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 31� 19' 12" N, 95� 25' 48" W (31.32, -95.43)
Population: 22,754 est. (2016) 23,732 (2010)
Total area: 1,237 square miles (3,200 km2
1,231 square miles (3,190 km2) land
5.7 square miles (15 km2) water

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Houston County History

Organized in June 12, 1837.
First county established by the Republic of Texas.
Formed from Nacogdoches County
Originally included present-day Trinity and Anderson Counties, and part of Henderson County.
Name for Sam Houston. President of the Republic of Texas. Governor of Texas
County seat - Crockett

Houston 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 - Crockett
Book Area Hotel - Crockett Hotels

Houston County Vintage Maps

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

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

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