Round Top, Historic town in Fayette County, Texas.
Round Top is a small town situated on a hill between Cummins Creek and Rocky Creek in northeastern Fayette County. The settlement spreads across gently rolling terrain with historic buildings and open countryside.
The settlement was renamed Round Top when a postmaster took residence in a house featuring a distinctive round tower during early Texas settlement. This naming change marked a key moment in the town's development.
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church shows the mark of German settlers and stands as Texas's oldest continuously operating Lutheran sanctuary. Today visitors can experience regular services that keep this heritage alive.
Texas State Highway 237 connects the town to nearby Brenham in the northeast and La Grange in the southwest. The location offers easy access by car for visitors exploring the region.
The Round Top Festival Institute draws young musicians who train and perform there throughout the year. The biannual Antiques Fair also brings collectors from across the state seeking rare finds and period pieces.
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