Austin County, Administrative division in southeast Texas, United States.
Austin County spans across agricultural lands and residential areas, maintaining both rural characteristics and modern administrative facilities throughout its territory.
The county was established under the jurisdiction of the Western District of Texas, marking a significant step in local governance development.
Local festivals throughout Austin County emphasize traditional Texan values through community gatherings, food celebrations, and seasonal agricultural events.
The county administration provides essential services including human resources, procurement, information technology, and budget management for its residents.
Located at coordinates 29.8916 latitude and -96.2443 longitude, Austin County combines agricultural heritage with contemporary administrative functions.
Location: Texas
Inception: March 17, 1836
Capital city: Bellville
Shares border with: Washington County, Waller County, Fort Bend County, Wharton County, Colorado County, Fayette County
Website: http://austincounty.com
GPS coordinates: 29.88000,-96.28000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
24.5 km
Liendo Plantation
34.1 km
San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
19.4 km
Dewberry Farm
30.7 km
L. A. and Adelheid Machemehl House
7.4 km
Colorado County Courthouse
31.7 km
Confederate Memorial Museum
31.8 km
Chappell Hill Methodist Episcopal Church
29.4 km
Wood-Hughes House
33.4 km
Isaac Applewhite House
29.4 km
Giddings-Stone Mansion
31.8 km
Fayetteville Historic District
38.1 km
Chappell Hill Circulating Library
29.2 km
J. R. Routt House
29.4 km
Zapp Building
38.4 km
Old Masonic Hall
8.2 km
Main Street Historic District
29.4 km
San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
19.6 km
Nelsonville Brethren Church
15.9 km
Old Stafford Opera House
31.8 km
Brenham High School Gymnasium
32.9 km
Austin County Museum
8.1 km
Colorado County Courthouse Historic District
31.8 km
Old Main
33.4 km
Brockschmidt-Miller House
33.3 km
Schlenker, Almot, House
33.2 km
Ahrenbeck-Urban Home
30.5 km
Eagle Lake Commercial Historic District
32.9 kmReviews
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