Anderson

The historic seat of Grimes County, Anderson was established in 1834 on La Bahia Road, the centuries-old Indian trail that stretched from Louisiana through Texas. During the Civil War, the local arms factory produced cannons, cannon balls, rifles, pistols, swords, and gunpowder. Today Anderson is the commercial center for a rich agricultural area, and it contains many historic structures, including a Victorian 1891 courthouse which is open during working hours.

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Fanthorp Inn State Historical Park

A log structure inn, built in 1834 before the Republic of Texas era was covered with clapboards soon thereafter. Nine rooms, a barn and cemetery are typical of early Texas…

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