La Grange Texas Fayette County Seat. (original) (raw)
The County was named after Lafayette, and the town was named after his estate in France. La Grange translates as "the Meadows."
La Grange Landmarks / Attractions
The Town Square features a 1891 J. Riely Gordon Courthouse, and the historic"Muster Oak". Play "find the gargoyle" at the Courthouse.
Photo courtesy Stephen Michaels, 2009
Photo courtesy Texas Heroes Museum, December 2018
Photo courtesy Fayette Heritage Museum/Archives
La Grange courthouse square at night
Photo courtesy Stephen Michaels, 2009
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historical Site
Three miles south of town on the bluffs overlooking the Colorado River, you'll find Monument Hill and the ruins of the Kreische Brewery.
This unusual and under-appreciated State Historical Park (979-968-5658) is the final resting-place for Fayette County men involved in the Dawson/Mier Expedition into Mexico.
In addition there's the brewery ruins and the restored Kreische House, all made from the abundant limestone of the bluffs.
Tours available and several books in the gift shop deal with the ill-fated foray into Mexico. more
Photo Courtesy Kathy Carter / Fayette Heritage Museum
Photo courtesy Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives
Photo courtesy Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives
La Grange Chronicles
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Tree Murder in La Grange from the Fayette County Record, August 29, 1939 "Tree Murder" Report Puts City in Wrong Light Only Those Trees, Limbs Considered Dangerous Are Removed, [it] is Explained |
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Frank's Place on La Grange courthouse square
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City Grocery on the courthouse square
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La Grange Area Destinations
- Painted Church Tour
- Fayette County - Towns, ghost towns, vintage maps
- Less than 30 miles to Washington County.
- Visit Blue Bell ice cream's spokescow "Belle" at nearby Jersey Barnyard. Hwy 71, exit Hwy 159, one-and-a-half miles north of LaGrange.
- Less than 20 miles drive to Fayetteville, Smithville, Schulenburg and Flatonia and Weimar.
La Grange Tourist Information
La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce
171 South Main Street. (The 1883 Old Jail, half a block South of the Square.)
Telephone: 979-968-5756 or 1-800-LAGRANG
Website: www.lagrangetx.org.
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