San Jacinto County
Eighteenth century Spanish explorers gave to the hyacinth-choked stream the name of Saint Hyacinth. Anglo-Americans settled here after 1820. Formed from portions of Polk, Montgomery,, Liberty and Walker counties. Created January 5, 1869; recreated August 13, 1870; organized December 1, 1870. County seat, Cold Springs, 1870; later, Coldspring.
30.5857° N, 95.1266° W
Where to Find It
SH 150, .5 mi. SE of Coldspring
Nearby Markers
- 0.4 mi N First Baptist Church of Coldspring Coldspring
- 0.5 mi S The Big Thicket, C. S. A. Coldspring
- 0.5 mi N J. M. Hansbro's Law Office Coldspring
- 0.5 mi N Townsite of Coldspring Coldspring
- 0.5 mi N San Jacinto County Courthouse Coldspring
- 0.5 mi N Governor George Tyler Wood Coldspring