Explore Grimes County through three specific interests: historic sites, water at Gibbons Creek Reservoir and golf in Navasota. Anderson is the county seat; the Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site is located there. Navasota offers a historic look at Washington Avenue and is also home to Pecan Lakes Golf Club. Gibbons Creek Reservoir is also in Grimes County. When looking for a hotel, it helps to decide on your focus first: Would you like to explore historic architecture and local history, spend time by the water or plan a round of golf? The destinations below offer different ways to do so.
History and Architecture
The Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site covers six acres in Anderson, the county seat of Grimes County. The Fanthorp Inn is open for public tours Friday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plan your visit within this time frame and check the hours before you go, as operating information can change. Historically, the inn became a well-known stop for travelers and the local community.
The Grimes County Courthouse was completed in 1894 and built in the Italianate style. Both brick and natural stone are part of the building’s design. Its construction year, style and materials offer different ways to explore its architecture: the year marks its completion, while the brick and natural stone make the choice of materials visible.
Navasota: Street and Route History
Many early commercial buildings line Washington Avenue in Navasota. The stretch of Washington Avenue through downtown was historically a main section of an early road that connected Washington-on-the-Brazos and Goliad with Anderson, the county seat, and continued on to Louisiana. The La Bahia Trail also led northeast to Navasota; it probably ran through town along Cedar Creek. These two stories offer different perspectives: the avenue was part of an early connection between several named places, while the trail’s route through Navasota is only probable.
Water at Gibbons Creek Reservoir
Gibbons Creek Reservoir is a 2,770-acre reservoir in Grimes County. The reservoir has a five-lane boat ramp and a 750-square-foot fishing pier. The boat ramp and pier appeal to different interests: boating and fishing. Since access conditions can change, check them before use.
Golf and Getting There in Navasota
Pecan Lakes Golf Club in Navasota is a public golf club. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. until 30 minutes before dark. Check current hours and access conditions before your visit, as operating information can change. If you plan to play golf, these hours provide a concrete framework for your day; Navasota’s historical focus, by contrast, is Washington Avenue and its connections to historic routes.
Navasota has a municipal airport for small private aircraft and jets. If you are considering it for your trip, check operating information before traveling.
Plan Your Stay
When choosing a hotel, you can prioritize history and architecture, water activities or golf. Public tours at the Fanthorp Inn and golf at Pecan Lakes Golf Club are subject to their respective opening hours; at the reservoir, access conditions for the boat ramp and fishing pier are important. The courthouse and historic routes in Navasota, by contrast, offer a focus on architectural and route history.
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