Houston County, Administrative county in eastern Texas, US
Description
Houston County is an administrative division in eastern Texas covering roughly 3,200 square kilometers. The territory includes several municipalities with Crockett serving as the county seat and is governed by a five-member Commissioners Court.
History
The Texas Legislature established this county in 1837, naming it after Samuel Houston, the former president of the Republic of Texas. Choosing the name of such a prominent figure from that era reflects his importance to the state's early development.
Culture
The area shows a strong connection to its agricultural roots through old cotton processing buildings and historical structures scattered across the landscape. This heritage remains visible in how locals relate to the land and in the spaces they have preserved.
Practical
Visitors can find information about local services and public matters at Crockett, the administrative center. Mission Tejas State Park nearby offers hiking trails and camping spots for outdoor activities.
Did you know?
Mission Tejas State Park sits within this territory and preserves remains of an 18th-century Spanish mission. The park blends history with nature, offering insight into early European settlements in the region.
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Mission Tejas State Park
31.2 km
Mary Allen Seminary
3.1 km
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
27.3 kmBig Slough Wilderness
35.4 km
First United Methodist Church
2.4 km
Houston County Courthouse
2.6 km
Trinity County Courthouse
41.3 kmAugusta Union Church
23 kmEvergreen Memorial Park
3.8 kmYellow Bluff
23.4 kmTrinity County Park
37.4 kmPatton-Buchanan Building
2.7 kmBill Huff Lake
20.9 kmBrookfield Bluff
23.1 kmWiggins Bluff
28.6 kmRatcliff Lake
27.4 kmCannon-Stanton House
1.1 kmA. E. Gossett Home
1.5 kmFirst Christian Church of Grapeland
20.2 kmC.R. Rich Building
21.6 kmNeches Bluff Overlook
37.4 kmCoon Lake 2
31.6 kmNewton-Norris House
2 kmMonroe-Crook House
2.3 kmGarden Lake
43.3 kmSpence-Chamberlain House
2.2 kmSpinks-Mayes Building
2.7 kmOld Red Schoolhouse
42.4 km
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