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Navasota is
one of those towns that you never seem to have time to explore because
you're rushing to a more distant destination. We wish you'd stop
doing that. The problem with distant locations is that they're so
far away. Why not visit something a little closer to home? If Navasota
is too close, then include it with a trip to Huntsville,
Brenham, or College
Station.
Don't miss the Grimes County Seat in Anderson,
which is a mere 10 miles away. Their picturesque courthouse
and main street is one of those timeless Texas views that haven't
yet been ruined by prison expansion or modern high school architecture.
Recently restored.
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Razed
Architecture
Navasota
City Hall, razed 1958
Photo courtesy Navasota Examiner |
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Former
Navasota Jail, razed, no date
Photo courtesy Navasota City Manager
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Attractions
in and around Navasota
Navasota offers
many storefronts and streets that testify to its dominant place
in the county's economic history.
Historic
homes are frequently open for tours and architecturally, it
ranks high on our list of best preserved in the Houston-Austin-Dallas
triangle. Contact the chamber for an excellent driving tour
of town.
Horlock
History Center: Contact Chamber of Commerce for hours and
group tours.
Navasota
also has a statue dedicated to "Bobby" LaSalle, our favorite
would-be colonizer and the man most responsible for Texas' claim
to being under Six Flags. Interest in Mr. LaSalle has been
rekindled lately with excavations of both his stockade (Fort St.
Louis) and ship (LaBelle) down around Matagorda.
The
Grimes County Courthouse >
10 miles East in Anderson
on Hwy 90. This 1893 Italianate "Temple of Justice" once dispensed
justice to a member of the Barrow-Parker gang in 1933.
The street view with flanking stores makes a great photo opportunity,
which makes up for there not being a "courthouse square." Anderson
was named Fanthorp before Kenneth Lewis Anderson, Vice President
of the Republic of Texas died there.
Fanthorp
Inn State Historical Park >
Republic of Texas era stagecoach stop with replica coach on display.
In Anderson, the former town of Fanthorp. Hours: Wednesday through
Sunday 9 to 4. 936-873-2633
Washington-on-the-Brazos
State Park >
Six miles west of Navasota off hwy 105. Home of the recently
redone Star of the Republic Museum with its open all year (except
Christmas day) research library.
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A scenic drive
FM 1375 as a day trip / scenic drive from Houston
For a tranquil drive that you'll long remember, we'd suggest FM 1375
west from New
Waverly on Hwy 45. This takes you through the Sam Houston
National Forest with its lush fern undergrowth.
FM 1375 will join Hwy 149 that will lead you to Anderson
via the quaint, nearly forgotten village of Richards. Then
Hwy 90 South less than 10 miles to Navasota. More
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People
Joe
Tex by Clay Coppedge
"A singer that critic John Morthland of Texas Monthly called
'by far Texas' greatest contributor to soul music.' ...
Joe Tex belongs, in the mind of most Texans, to either Baytown, where
his music career began, or Navasota, where it ended." more
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Navasota
Tourist Information
Grimes County
Chamber of Commerce
1215 East Washington
936-825-6600 or 800-252-6642
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Anyone with
stories, photos or incidents of Navasota's history is invited to share
them with our readers. Please
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