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Texas
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HOUSTON
COUNTY, TEXAS
31° 19' 12"
N, 95° 25' 48" W (31.32, -95.43)
Population: 22,754 est. (2016) 23,732 (2010)
Total area: 1,237 square miles (3,200 km2
1,231 square miles (3,190 km2) land
5.7 square miles (15 km2) water |
Houston County
History
Organized in
June 12, 1837.
First county established by the Republic of Texas.
Formed from Nacogdoches County
Originally included present-day Trinity and Anderson
Counties, and part of Henderson
County.
Name for Sam Houston.
President of the Republic of Texas. Governor of Texas
County seat - Crockett
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Houston County
Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, hotels,
and forum.
County Seat - Crockett
Book Area Hotel - Crockett
Hotels |
Houston County
Vintage Maps
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Houston County
1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Houston County
1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Houston County
1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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