Historic cemeteries in
Trinity, Texas

Anderson-Ellis Cemetery Bennett Cemetery Benton Family Cemetery Blackshear Cemetery Boggy Slough Burials Cemetery Bohemian Cemetery Boontown Cemetery Burketown Cemetery Calvary Cemetery Carlisle Cemetery Cedar Grove Cemetery Chita Cemetery Chriss Williams Family Plot Cemetery County Line Cemetery Craddock Cemetery David Crockett National Forest Site Cemetery De La Fosse Cemetery East Prairie-Possum Walk Cemetery Ellis Prairie Cemetery Erickson Cemetery Flat Prairie-Foster Cemetery French Memorial Cemetery Glendale Cemetery Glenwood Cemetery Hickman Cemetery Hickman Place Cemetery Hill Cemetery Holly Cemetery Inman-Mason Cemetery Israel Otis Family Burial Plot Cemetery J.A. McClain Cemetery John Dean Cemetery John Smith Family Cemetery Johnson-Tullos Cemetery Josserand Memorial Park (Black) Cemetery Lacy Cemetery Millican Cemetery Moore Cemetery Moore & Rogers Cemetery Mount Zion Cemetery New Church Cemetery New Zion Cemetery Nigton Memorial Park. Cemetery Old Railroad Street Graves Cemetery Parker Ridge Cemetery Patterson Plot Cemetery Pennington Cemetery Perry-Beasley Cemetery Pine Hill Cemetery Randolph Cemetery Rice Cemetery Roy Smith Cemetery S. D. Lester Cemetery Saron Cemetery Skains Chapel Cemetery Sumpter Cemetery Sweat Family Cemetery Taylor Cemetery Teeter Family Cemetery Thornton Ch Cemetery Thornton Family Cemetery Threadgill Plot Cemetery Trevat Cemetery Trinity Community (black) Cemetery White Rock Cemetery Wiggins Hill Cemetery William Henry Skains Family Cemetery Zid McClain Cemetery Zion Hill Cemetery
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Trinity County, Texas, was established on August 11, 1850, and named after the Trinity River that flows through the region. The native Karankawa, Caddo, and Atakapa tribes inhabited the area for thousands of years before European settlers arrived. In the early 19th century, Stephen F. Austin's colonists began to settle in the Trinity River Valley, establishing communities such as Trinity, Pennington, and Groveton, which served as trading posts for fur trappers and pioneers.

During the Civil War, Trinity County, like other parts of Texas, was predominantly pro-Confederate. The county contributed soldiers to the Confederate Army and faced several Union invasions. After the war, Trinity County faced economic challenges due to the loss of slavery and the devastation of crops and infrastructure. However, the discovery of lumber and the expansion of railroads in the late 19th century revitalized the local economy.

The timber industry became a major economic force in Trinity County during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Several sawmills were built, attracting workers and leading to the emergence of towns like Apple Springs and Pennington. Logging became a vital industry, with timber being transported via the railroads to markets across Texas and beyond. However, unsustainable logging practices eventually led to a decline in the industry, and today, forestry remains an important aspect of the county's economy.

In recent years, Trinity County has embraced its natural resources, including its pristine rivers, lakes, and forests, to develop tourism and recreational opportunities. Outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, boating, and hiking attract visitors from across the state. The county's rich history, marked by its Native American heritage, the Civil War era, and the lumber industry, is preserved in museums and historic sites, providing a glimpse into Trinity County's past.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Trinity County, Texas.

  • Founded in 1846 as part of Houston County
  • 1848 - Trinity County was officially established as a separate county
  • 1850 - Population of Trinity County was 1,027
  • 1853 - The county seat was established in Sumpter
  • 1873 - The county seat was moved to Pennington
  • 1890 - The county seat was moved to Groveton
  • 1890s - Timber industry became a major economic driver
  • 1930s - Depression era brought economic challenges to the county
  • 1944 - Construction of the Trinity River Authority Dam began
  • 1952 - Trinity Dam was completed, forming Lake Livingston
  • Present - Trinity County continues to be known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and timber industry