Grimes County

Grimes County is an administrative division in southeastern Texas that lies between the Post Oak Belt and Coastal Plain regions. The landscape includes forests, grasslands, and farmland with varying terrain and soil compositions across its area.

The county was established in 1846 from Montgomery County and named after Jesse Grimes, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Its creation came during the early period of settlement expansion across Texas following independence.

The Bidai people first inhabited this territory, with records of their presence dating back to Spanish documents from the late 1600s. Their settlements shaped the early character of the region before European colonization arrived.

The county is crossed by two major transportation routes: State Highway 90 runs north-south while State Highways 30 and 105 extend east-west through the area. These roads make it easy to drive across different parts and reach various towns and communities.

North American tektites were first discovered in this county in 1936, marking an important geological finding for the continent. These cosmic rocks remain a rare and fascinating aspect of the local natural history.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1846

Capital city: Anderson

Shares border with: Madison County, Walker County, Montgomery County, Waller County, Washington County, Brazos County

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

GPS coordinates: 30.55000,-95.98000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08