City of Giddings
County seat of Lee County. Named for Jabez D. Giddings (1814-78), of Washington County, one of four brothers from Pennsylvania who were Texas transportation pioneers and business leaders. The town was established as a shipping point when Houston & Texas Central Railroad (in which J. D. Giddings was a stockholder) reached here in 1871. A second and third railroad (San Antonio & Aransas Pass, 1889, and Hearne & Brazos Valley, 1913) increased city's prestige. Commission form government was adopted in 1913. A diversified economy developed.
30.1809° N, 96.9376° W
Where to Find It
Main and E. Richmond St.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Milton Garrett York, Sr. Giddings
- <0.1 mi N Lee County Giddings
- <0.1 mi NW First Baptist Church of Giddings Giddings
- <0.1 mi NE Lee County Courthouse Giddings
- 0.1 mi N County Named for Beloved Confederate General Robert E. Lee Giddings
- 0.1 mi N Fletcher Home Giddings