Population34,252 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
Historic Inns and Towns Between River Country
Grimes County, TexasGrimes County brings Anderson and Navasota into a landscape connected with the Brazos and Navasota rivers. Anderson is the county seat, while Navasota is the largest city. Fanthorp Inn in Anderson offers a tangible introduction to travel and hospitality in nineteenth-century Texas. Visitors can begin with that historic setting, then use the county’s communities and waterways to understand the geography of an area whose story reaches back before Texas statehood.
Grimes County at a Glance
Population34,252 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
County SeatAnderson
Largest CityNavasota
Established1846
ZIP Codes10
Total Area802 sq mi (2,080 km 2 )
Major RoutesState Highway 6 State Highway 30 State Highway 90 State Highway 105 State Highway 249 or Aggie Expressway Loop 361 Loop 424 Spur 234 Spur 515
Area Code936
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Grimes County
Grimes County was formed from Montgomery County in 1846 and named for Jesse Grimes, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Anderson became the county seat. Some local buildings predate the county itself: Fanthorp Inn began as a log cabin in 1834, when Texas was part of Mexico. The county’s later development included plantation agriculture and enslaved labor. Its historic places should therefore be read as parts of a wider social history, alongside the familiar accounts of settlement and travel.
Fanthorp Inn is a useful first stop for exploring Anderson’s historic setting. The Texas Historical Commission provides visitor information and details about tours and group arrangements. Navasota offers a different community starting point within the county, so leave room for both places when planning a longer visit. The rivers form important geographic reference points, but choose specific public destinations rather than assuming that a riverbank shown on a map is available for access.
What Shapes Us
Anderson and Navasota
The county seat and largest city are different places. Anderson and Navasota each provide a useful starting point for understanding the county’s communities and institutions.
Fanthorp Inn
The historic inn began as a log cabin before the county was established. Its preserved setting introduces visitors to an earlier chapter of Texas travel.
River Geography
The Brazos and Navasota rivers shape the county’s western boundary. These waterways help orient a county map and connect local geography with the wider region.
Historic places and neighboring towns keep local stories connected.
My Local Guide
Grimes County
Our County. Our Stories.
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News & resources for Grimes County
Local reporting when available, plus statewide Texas news and official resources.
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County Resources
Useful connections for everyday life
Find public information and services through the county and relevant service providers.
Government
County & local resources
County Treasurer
Treasurer’s office, county finances and public financial information.
County Judge & Commissioners
County judge’s office and county administration information.
County Tax Assessor-Collector
Tax office information, payments and available services.
Find My Commissioner
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Commissioners Court Minutes/Agendas/Videos
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Food, housing & family support
Brazos Valley Food Bank — food assistance
Regional food-bank network serving Grimes County. Find a nearby pantry or distribution and confirm its schedule before visiting.
Brazos Valley Food Bank — food assistance — details and contacts
2-1-1 Texas — local assistance
Search community assistance by location and type of need, including food, housing and family support.
Texas HHS — local family support
Search family-support programs and local services for parents and caregivers.
Schools
County & local resources
Anderson-Shiro CISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
Child care & learning
Texas Child Care Connection — scholarships
Review child-care scholarship information and the application process for families who need care while working or attending education or training.
Texas Child Care Connection — scholarships — details and contacts
Grimes County — AgriLife Extension
Find county Extension contacts, local educational programs and 4-H information.
Hospitals
County & local resources
Grimes St Joseph Health Center — Critical Access Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Health, aging & caregiver support
Texas WIC — office locator
Find a nearby WIC office and contact it about appointments, nutrition support and eligibility.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Find the regional center that helps older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers explore services and support.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers — details and contacts
Local mental and behavioral health authorities
Use the Texas HHS directory to find the authority serving your county and its contact information.
Local mental and behavioral health authorities — details and contacts
Public Safety
County & local resources
Emergency Services
For an immediate emergency, call 911. These links provide emergency planning, coordination and recovery information.
County & local resources
Emergency Management
Emergency preparedness, local alerts and response information.
Texas Division of Emergency Management — Region 8 serving Grimes County
Emergency preparedness, local alerts and response information.
Prepare before an emergency
Texas Ready — emergency planning materials
Download emergency plans, supply checklists and preparedness materials in English and Spanish.
Texas Ready — emergency planning materials — details and contacts
State Parks
No qualifying TPWD state park open for ordinary public visits was verified for Grimes County in the reviewed sources as of October 3, 2026. This is a limitation of this guide’s verified list, not a statement that none exists. Other sourced outdoor options appear in the local directory below.
Trails
No qualifying named local trail with a verified route or access information was verified for Grimes County in the reviewed sources as of October 3, 2026. This is a limitation of this guide’s verified list, not a statement that none exists. Other sourced outdoor options appear in the local directory below.
Utilities
Water utilities listed for the county. Confirm the provider for your specific address; service territories vary within county lines.
County & local resources
Help with household costs
Help for Texans — housing and utility assistance
Find local providers for utility bills, housing, weatherization and accessibility repairs. Providers handle applications; availability and eligibility vary.
Help for Texans — housing and utility assistance — details and contacts
Libraries
County & local resources
Accessible reading & library services
Texas Talking Book Program
Learn about accessible library services for qualifying Texans with visual, physical or reading disabilities.
Courts
Use the named county court links or search the official Texas courts directory by county and court name. Confirm the hearing or filing location directly; a regional court may serve more than one county.
County & local resources
Grimes County — County Court (County Constitutional Court)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Grimes County — 12th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Grimes County — 506th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Grimes County — County Court at Law (County Court at Law)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Grimes County — Precinct 1 Place 1 (Justice of the Peace)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Grimes County — Precinct 2 Place 1 (Justice of the Peace)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Grimes County — Precinct 3 Place 1 (Justice of the Peace)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Grimes County — County Clerk Office (County Clerk Office)
County clerk services, public records and office information.
Find legal assistance
TexasLawHelp — legal help directory
Search legal-aid organizations by counties covered and area of legal help. Each organization determines service availability and eligibility.
DMV
For local vehicle titles and registration, start with the county tax office. Texas DPS handles driver licenses.
County & local resources
Grimes County Tax Office
Tax office information, payments and available services.
Texas resources
Buying or selling a vehicle
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Apply for a Texas driver license
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Driver license appointments
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Transportation
These agencies or county departments serve local transportation needs. Check routes, service boundaries, eligibility and advance booking with the provider.
County & local resources
Postal Services
Local postal facilities listed in USPS property records. Confirm retail hours, available services and temporary closures with USPS before visiting.
County & local resources
National resources
USPS — confirm local hours and services
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
Veterans
County & local resources
Grimes County veterans service contact — (936) 873-4490
Veterans services, benefits information and support resources.
Employment
County & local resources
Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley — 109 RATTLERS DR
, NAVASOTA, 77868
Employment opportunities, job-search assistance and workforce services.
Job search & employment support
Workforce Solutions — find an office
Find nearby workforce offices for job-search, training and employer services.
Vocational rehabilitation — office lookup
Find a vocational rehabilitation office to discuss employment services for people with disabilities.
Vocational rehabilitation — office lookup — details and contacts
A little local knowledge goes a long way
Find practical information before you visit or make a move.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with the essentials, then follow the source links for more detail.
Anderson is the county seat of Grimes County, Texas.
The county overview lists Navasota as its largest community.
The total area is 802 sq mi (2,080 km 2 ), including land and water.
Use the Grimes County government website for county offices and public information.
Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site preserves a setting with origins in 1834, before the county was created. Fanthorp Inn.
The Texas Historical Commission provides visitor and group information for planning a visit. Fanthorp Inn visitor guide.
For office information, start with Grimes County — County Tax Assessor-Collector. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
The county links residents to Grimes County — County Clerk. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Use the county’s page for Grimes County — District Clerk. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Start with the county’s Grimes County — Emergency Management. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Use the official Grimes County — Commissioners Court. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
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Find Something Fun
Make time for a local discoveryPlan your day around places and experiences in the county.
Kids’ Fun
- Navasota Municipal Pool — Plan a family swim; confirm seasonal hours and admission.
- August Horst Park Playground — Enjoy the playground and picnic areas.
- Navasota Skate Park — Practice riding with suitable safety gear and adult supervision.
Restaurants
- Carroll’s Giant Burger — Stop for a made-to-order burger on North LaSalle Street.
- Classic Rock Cafe — Enjoy coffee and food in downtown Navasota.
- La Casita Mexican Restaurant — Explore a local Tex-Mex dining option.
Shopping & Retail
- Blackberry & Honeysuckle — Browse gifts on West Washington Avenue.
- Muddy Water Books — Explore new and used books.
- Navasota Emporium — Browse a downtown gift-shopping stop.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Bless Up Boutique & Embroidery — Explore women’s apparel and embroidery.
- Off the Map 219 — Browse a women’s boutique on West Washington Avenue.
- P. Nemir Dry Goods — Shop clothing and boots in downtown Navasota.
Outdoor Fun
- August Horst Park Disc Golf — Bring discs for the park’s course.
- Cedar Creek Trail — Walk or jog beside the creek through town.
- Pecan Lakes Golf Club — Book a round on the public 18-hole golf course.
Free Things To Do
- Navasota Skate Park — Use the free public skate park while following posted rules.
- Navasota Dog Park — Visit the free fenced dog park at August Horst Park.
- Mance Lipscomb Statue — See the public tribute at North LaSalle and Brule streets.
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