Fayette County
Formed from Colorado and Bastrop counties. Created December 14, 1837. Organized January 1, 1838. Named in honor of Marquis de LaFayette. 1757-1834. Nobleman and republican friend of Washington and of the United States. County Seat, La Grange.
29.9095° N, 96.8686° W
Where to Find It
Corner of N. College & E. Travis St., La Grange. (La Grange, US Hy 77 - State Hy 71)
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi N Fayette County, C.S.A La Grange
- 0.1 mi N Old City Cemetery La Grange
- 0.1 mi N James Seaton Lester La Grange
- 0.1 mi N Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1867 La Grange
- 0.3 mi W St. James Episcopal Church La Grange
- 0.4 mi W Kaulbach Home La Grange