Historical Markers in
Houston County, Texas

A. E. Gossett Home Aaron Lowery Albert Holley House Alfred M. Hallmark All Saints Episcopal Church Allen Chapel Community Andrew Edwards Gossett Andrew Edwards Gossett Andrew Jackson McGown Antioch Cemetery Antioch Cemetery Arbor Community Archie Adams Armistead Albert Aldrich Armisted Thompson Mason Monroe Augusta Cemetery Augusta Union Church Augustus "Gus" LeGory Balis Edens Cemetery Beasley Drive Beazley House Beeson-Box Cemetery Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Bobbitt Cemetery Bradford Davis Family Brewington Baptist Church Bynum Cemetery C. R. Rich Building Cannon-Stanton House Captain Elisha Clapp Captain George English Captain John English Cedar Branch Community and Church Cedar Branch Community School Cedar Point Church and Cemetery Center Hill Center Hill Cemetery Chaffin Cemetery City of Grapeland Col. Steward Alexander Miller Collin Aldrich Colonel David Alexander Nunn Community of Coltharp Community of Fodice Community of Tadmor Community of Weches Concord Cemetery Congressman Nat Patton Cornith Cemetery Creek Cemetery Crockett Dalys/Dailey Community Cemetery Daniel McLean_John Sheridan Daniel-Merriwether House Darius H. Edens Davis Cemetery Davy Crockett Memorial Park Denson Cemetery Denson Homesite and Cemetery Downes-Aldrich House Druso Early Bank Building Eastham Prison Farm Elisha Clapp Enon Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery First Baptist Church of Crockett First Baptist Church of Grapeland First Baptist Church of Kennard First Baptist Church of Lovelady First Christian Church of Crockett First Christian Church of Grapeland First Methodist Church First National Bank Building First National Bank of Crockett First Presbyterian Church of Crockett First United Methodist Church of Lovelady Five Courthouses of Houston County Fodice Cemetery Fodice Community School Former Rosenwald School Four C Mill Frank Mulder Gossett Franklin Columbus (Peter) Fleeks Franklin Columbus Woodard George G. Alford Georgia Camp Baptist Church Germany Givens Homesite Glenwood Cemetery Glenwood Cemetery (North Sector) Glover School Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Grounds Cemetery Guiceland Cemetery Hagerville Community Hall Cemetery Hall's Bluff Harry Frederick Moore Hayes Park Henry Allen Pennington House Hill Cemetery Hill Cemetery Homesite of Samuel Cartmill Hiroms Hopewell Community and Gudeblye School House Built by A. T. Monroe Houston County Houston County Courthouse Houston's Mound Houston-Leon County Coal Company Isaac Adair Daniel Ivie Cemetery James Elbert Downes James English Jane Dotson Lively Jasper Cemetery Jim English Cemetery John A. Box John Edens Cemetery John Edward Nite_Lucy Stepp Nite John Gordon Beasley John Lawrence Hall John Long John Sheridan and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan (Murchison) John T. Smith John Wortham Jones School House Joseph Randolph Yarbrough Joseph Redmond Rice and Willie Masters Rice Joseph T. Bowman Joshua English Judge Elijah Gossett Kennard Kings Highway Latexo Baptist Church Liberty Hill Community Livelyville Cemetery Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery Lovelady School Site Lula Demby Dailey Madden Massacre Major Isaac Watts Burton Mary Allen Seminary McCarter Cemetery Miller-Spinks-Mayes Property Milligan Cemetery Mission San Francisco de los Tejas Mission Santissimo Nombre de Maria Monroe-Crook House Mount Pleasant C.M.E. Church Mt. Vernon Church and Cemetery Nelson Box New Energy Cemetery Newton-Norris House Oak Grove Baptist Church Oakland Old Glover Cemetery Old Shady Grove Cemetery Old Shiloh Methodist Church and Campground Old Zion Cemetery Original Site of the Joseph R. Rice Log Cabin Parker Cemetery Parker Cemetery Patton-Buchanan Building Pine Springs Campground Pioneer Settlers of Coltharp Plain Community Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Porter Springs Community and Cemetery Post Oak School Randolph Community Ratcliff Ratcliff CCC Camp Read's Opening Refuge Cemetery Reverend Thomas Box Reynard Community Rice Cemetery Richard (Dick) King and Rachel Ellis King Robert S. Patton Family Cemetery Rockland Cemetery, Church and School Rudd Crawford Spinks Samuel Fisher Tenney San Pedro Community Site of Center Grove School Site of Daniel McLean Claim Site of Old Block House Site of Old Town and Post Office of Weldon Site of Old Town of Augusta Site of R. E. McConnell Property Site of the Crockett Hotel Site of the Town of Alabama Site of Volga Community Site of Wheeler Springs School Smith Brothers Spence-Chamberlain House Spinks-Mayes Building Stage Coach Inn Stanton Cemetery Strode-Pritchett Log Cabin Stubblefield Church The Edens-Madden Massacre The Joseph R. Rice Log Cabin The Rev. John C. Woolam The Rev. Thomas Nelms Mainer Town of Latexo Town of Lovelady Vicory Barker Tunstall W. E. Mayes Property W.V. McConnell Building Waneta Community and School Weches CCC Camp Weldon Cemetery Wesley Chapel Church and Cemetery Wheeler Springs Community Whitehead Cemetery William Calvert Hallmark William Elbert "Buck" Mayes William Kyle McLean William Monroe Patton William Preston and Rebecca Kate Conner House William Van McConnell Wingate, Mrs. Isabella Wortham, Major John
The Texas Rangers, a famous law enforcement agency, were first organized in 1835 to protect settlers from Native American attacks.
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Houston County, Texas, located in the eastern part of the state, has a rich and diverse history that dates back centuries. The area that is now Houston County was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Atakapa, who lived off the lands and waterways. However, the first European settlers began arriving in the area in the early 19th century, sparking a new chapter in the region's history.

In 1838, Houston County was officially established and named after Sam Houston, a prominent figure in the Texas Revolution and later the Republic of Texas. The county became a focal point during this time, with numerous conflicts between settlers and Native American tribes, as well as various clashes involving Mexican troops.

During the mid-19th century, Houston County experienced rapid growth and development, as many settlers were attracted to the area's fertile soil and abundant natural resources. Immigrants from various European countries, such as Germany and Austria, arrived in large numbers, contributing to the cultural diversity of the county. Additionally, the construction of railroads in the late 1800s played a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and connecting Houston County to neighboring regions.

In the 20th century, Houston County faced several challenges, including the Great Depression and the decline of the timber industry. However, the discovery of oil in neighboring counties brought new economic opportunities to the region and provided a much-needed boost to Houston County's economy. Today, Houston County continues to thrive as a vibrant rural community, with a rich history that is celebrated through numerous historic sites, museums, and events that showcase its past.

This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Houston County, Texas.

  • 1837 - Houston County is created and organized from Nacogdoches County.
  • 1839 - The county seat, Crockett, is established and named after David Crockett.
  • 1854 - The Houston and Great Northern Railroad is built through the county, boosting economic development.
  • 1861-1865 - Houston County residents actively participate in the Civil War.
  • 1881 - The discovery of oil in the county leads to an oil boom.
  • 1893 - The Houston County courthouse is destroyed by fire.
  • 1936 - The Texas State Park Board establishes Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area.
  • 1968 - Hurricane Beulah causes significant damage to the county.
  • 2008 - Hurricane Ike causes widespread destruction and power outages in the area.
  • 2020 - Houston County celebrates its 183rd anniversary.