Fayette County

Fayette County is an administrative area in southeastern Texas that covers rolling hills and farmland between Austin and Houston. The region is shaped by agricultural areas, rural settlements, and small towns.

The county was named in 1837 during the Texas Republic period to honor French general Marquis de Lafayette. Early settlement was shaped by German and Bohemian immigrants who brought their way of living and building styles.

German and Czech heritage shows in the buildings that shape the landscape today, as well as in local festivals and crafts passed down through generations. These influences are visible in how people build their homes and gather together.

County offices in town handle official matters like permits and documents during regular business hours. Most locations are easily reached by car since the area consists of scattered settlements.

The area contains several painted churches from the 1800s with elaborately decorated interiors featuring religious art and patterns. These churches display European artistic influences that German and Bohemian settlers brought with them.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1837

Capital city: La Grange

Shares border with: Austin County, Bastrop County, Gonzales County, Lee County, Lavaca County, Colorado County, Washington County, Caldwell County

Website: http://co.fayette.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 29.86000,-96.93000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03