Prairies and Lakes
“Prairies and Lakes.” Does that title really tell the tale? Well, yes-and no. Prairies and Lakes paints merely the pastoral brush strokes in this region’s richly textured panorama. The full picture emerges only when you add the dynamic cities, charming communities, and colorful history that enliven this attraction-packed section of Texas.
Bastrop
In Athens there are more than 125 historic structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with 31 displaying a Texas Medallion marker. Main street is lined with century-old…
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Arlington
The first settlement in Caddo Indian territory was Bird's Fort on Trinity River. In 1845,…
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Bellville is the seat of Austin County, one of the original counties in Texas. In…
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Befford is located in northeast Tarrant County and was settled in the late 1840s. Milton…
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The historic seat of Grimes County, Anderson was established in 1834 on La Bahia Road,…
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The first settlement in Caddo Indian territory was Bird's Fort on Trinity River. In 1845, a trading post was established…
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