Freestone County, Texas

Antioch Cemetery Antioch Cemetery Birthplace of Harvey Means Blind Lemon Jefferson Bonner Cemetery Bradley House Butler Church Bell Butler Soldiers' Homes, C.S.A. Cade Cemetery Caney Baptist Church Captain L. D. Bradley Captain Richard B. Haley Carter Log House Chancellor Union Cemetery City of Wortham Colonel Wm. L. Moody Compton Cemetery Cotton Gin Cemetery Daniel Memorial Orphanage David Hall Love Dew Cemetery Dogan High School Driver Cemetery Fairfield Female College First Baptist Church of Teague First Methodist Church Bell Freestone County Furney Richardson High School Ghost Town of Cotton Gin Grange Hall Community Harmony Church Harrison Chapel Homesite and Burial Place of General Joseph Burton Johnson Hopson Burleson Memorial Cemetery James Bonner Rogers John F. Wallace House Lake Chapel Cemetery Llewellyn Notley Motley, Llewellyn Mrs. Lucy Haggard Longbotham Mt. Zion Methodist Church and Cemetery New Hope Baptist Church and St. Elmo Cemetery Oak Island Presbyterian Church and Cemetery Old Division Point Office for The "Boll Weevil" Railway Old Freestone Jail Old Judge Allegre House Palacios Presbyterian Church Potter-Watson Log Cabin Rev. George Washington Baines Robert B. Longbotham Salem Predestinarian Baptist Church and Cemetery Sessions Cemetery Shanks Cemetery Shanks Cemetery Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church and School Site of Law Office, General John Gregg Site of Worthy Store Stewards Mill Store, 1869 The Dr. Emmet Headlee House The Fridolin (Fred) Fischer Home The Manahan House The Rev. G. W. Bounds The Wortham Oil Boom Town of Teague Union Cemetery United Methodist Church of Wortham Val Verde Battery, C.S.A. W.L. Moody Confederate Reunion Grounds Ward Prairie Baptist Church William Rufus Boyd, Jr. Wilson Chapel Cemetery Woodland Cemetery Woodland College for Boys Wortham Schools

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Freestone County, located in central-east Texas, has a rich and diverse history that dates back thousands of years. The region was home to various Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Caddo, and Tonkawa, before European settlement. The arrival of Spanish explorers and later American settlers in the 19th century greatly impacted the area and shaped its history.

In the early 1800s, the region was a part of the Spanish province of Tejas, and later became a part of Mexico after gaining independence from Spain. The first American settlers arrived in the area in the early 1830s, and the region became a part of the Republic of Texas in 1836. During this time, the county was primarily used for farming and ranching, with cotton becoming an important cash crop.

The county was officially established in 1850 and named after James Freestone, who fought in the Texas Revolution. It quickly grew as more settlers arrived, and communities such as Fairfield and Teague were established as agricultural centers. In the late 19th century, the arrival of the railroad further bolstered the county's economy and facilitated transportation and commerce.

In the 20th century, Freestone County faced the challenges brought by the Great Depression, but managed to recover with the help of government programs and the establishment of manufacturing industries. Today, the county continues to be an agricultural region known for its fertile soils, producing a variety of crops including cotton, corn, and sorghum. It also boasts a rich natural heritage, with attractions such as Fairfield Lake State Park attracting visitors to enjoy outdoor activities in a picturesque setting.
Brief timeline of the history of Freestone County, Texas:

  • 1836 - Texas gains independence from Mexico
  • 1846 - Freestone County is established
  • Late 1800s - County experiences growth in population and agriculture
  • 1893 - Texas State Railroad extends into Freestone County, boosting transportation and commerce
  • Mid-1900s - County sees advancements in infrastructure, education, and healthcare
  • 1980s - Oil and gas production becomes a significant industry
  • Present - Freestone County continues to thrive as a rural community, known for agriculture and outdoor recreation

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

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