There are a large number of historical homes still in and around Grimes County that are worth a visit. In downtown Navasota walk down main street and visit the shops, we have a lot to offer people looking for hard to find items. Walk down Blues Alley and see the artwork on the wall, then enjoy lunch in town while you stroll thru the shops, or pick up a bite at some of the older restaurants just outside of downtown. A walk from one end of East Washington Avenue to Railroad Street in downtown you will see several of the early homes that now bear Texas Historical Commission historical markers. Beginning at 1403 East Washington is the Templeman home, sometimes called the Castle; at 1215 East Washington is the Horlock Home; at 1113 East Washington is the blue painted Sangster Home; at 1015 East Washington is the red trimmed Foster Home. Next at 612 East Washington is the Brooks Home shaded by the live oak trees, and at 412 East Washington is the Terrell home with the LaSalle Statue in the esplanade. Proceed westward on Washington Avenue to Railroad Street where the historic early hotels...the P. A. Smith Hotel and the Giesel House...still stand. Across the tracks is the historic early First National Bank building that bears a Texas Historic Commission historical marker. (It is now the Prosperity Bank building and if it is banking hours walk in to see the magnificent wooden pillars and decor.)
The Norwood Home is located at 207 Ketchum, with Texas Lt. Gov. George Neal's modest home at 504 Church Street and nearby is the Evans modest historically marked home at 412 Manley. The Steele historic home is at 217 Brewer across the corner from the First Baptist Church. From the Steele home travel east a couple blocks to the Jesse Youens white pillared home at 708 Holland Street.
___________
Downtown Anderson, located about 10 miles east of Navasota on Highway 90, features a walking tour of historic homes and structures. The historic Fanthorp Inn, where Sam Houston often stayed as well as other prominent early Texans, is open all weekends for tours and on 2nd Saturdays of the month you can ride the stagecoach down main street and around the historical buildings and the Anderson Courthouse. While you enjoy the "ride back in time" visit the antique shops down main street and see some of the old artifacts that are offered for sale. Anderson was once a thriving town, it boasted a population of 200 working farms. Some of the families are still working the land, and still reside in the area. If you stop in at one of the diners you may be able to hear some of the stories being told at the tables. You just have to sit, enjoy the day and take the time to visit, its a trip you will not want to miss!
The Norwood Home is located at 207 Ketchum, with Texas Lt. Gov. George Neal's modest home at 504 Church Street and nearby is the Evans modest historically marked home at 412 Manley. The Steele historic home is at 217 Brewer across the corner from the First Baptist Church. From the Steele home travel east a couple blocks to the Jesse Youens white pillared home at 708 Holland Street.
___________
Downtown Anderson, located about 10 miles east of Navasota on Highway 90, features a walking tour of historic homes and structures. The historic Fanthorp Inn, where Sam Houston often stayed as well as other prominent early Texans, is open all weekends for tours and on 2nd Saturdays of the month you can ride the stagecoach down main street and around the historical buildings and the Anderson Courthouse. While you enjoy the "ride back in time" visit the antique shops down main street and see some of the old artifacts that are offered for sale. Anderson was once a thriving town, it boasted a population of 200 working farms. Some of the families are still working the land, and still reside in the area. If you stop in at one of the diners you may be able to hear some of the stories being told at the tables. You just have to sit, enjoy the day and take the time to visit, its a trip you will not want to miss!
|
|
|
