Grimes County, Administrative division in southeastern Texas, United States
Grimes County spans 799 square miles between the Post Oak Belt and Coastal Plain, with elevations ranging from 193 to 415 feet above sea level.
The county, established in 1846 from Montgomery County, received its name from Jesse Grimes, who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
The Bidai Indians were the first recorded inhabitants of the region, appearing in Spanish documents from 1691 before European settlement began.
The county maintains two major transportation arteries with State Highway 90 running north-south and State highways 30 and 105 extending east-west.
North American tektites were first discovered in Grimes County in 1936, marking a significant geological finding for the continent.
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: May 27, 2025 13:29
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