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Welcome to Austin County

TIM LAPHAM Austin County Judge

BELLVILLE, TEXAS I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Austin County. It is my sincere wish that you and yours enjoy the many hidden treasures and rich Texas History Austin County has to offer. Austin County is home of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, the location where Stephen F. Austin established his colony in 1823. The establishment of San Felipe was a pivotal part of Texas’ history and once the social, economic and political center, in addition to being the first capital of the interim government of Texas.

The visitor’s guide is a useful resource for the numerous attractions, events, churches and accommodations located within our county. It is my hope that you escape from your day-to-day routine and explore some of our many places of interest for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Thank you for your interest in Austin County and I hope you enjoy your visit here.

The Honorable Tim Lapham Austin County Judge

Fun Facts & Firsts AUSTIN COUNTY FACTS • Austin County is named for Stephen Fuller Austin, also known as the “Father of Texas.”

• Austin County was selected by Stephen F. Austin in 1823 as the central site for his colony, the first Anglo-American settlement in Texas.

• Austin County is one of the oldest counties in Texas, organized in 1837 during the Republic of Texas.

• San Felipe was the County Seat of Austin County until 1848 when it was moved to Bellville.

• Total area in square miles is 663.

THE COUNTY FIRSTS • San Felipe, the first capital of Texas. A log cabin replica of Stephen F. Austin’s home at San Felipe.

• First newspaper, The Gazette, founded in 1829 • First book published in Texas was printed at San Felipe • First postal system.

• First organized police force which became the Texas Rangers. The Texas Rangers had their beginning in San Felipe’s committees of public safety for protection against Indians.

• First flag and the official flag of independence.

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• First Sunday School • First English-speaking school funded in 1829

HISTORICAL FACTS • Bellville- became county seat in 1848. Named for the Bell family. Historical Marker placed at Concordia Hall for 108 year old German Singing Society.

• Nelsonville- nearby is the Joseph L. Leshikar house.

The first Czech home built in Austin County in 1854 has a historical marker.

• Industry- oldest German settlement in Texas established in 1830 when Frederick Ernst settled there. Historical Marker 3 miles off FM 109 in pasture.

• New Ulm - settled in early 1830’s when German settlers came into this area. Historical marker on school grounds.

• Milheim - The German spelling of the name was Muelheim. Water mill for grinding corn was in the creek. Town settled in early 1830’s. Creek became known as Mill Creek.

• Cat Spring- Town established near springs in early 1830’s. Historical Marker on the grounds of the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall, organized in 1856.

• Piney- In 1850 Concordia Gesangverein organized in

the home of Fritz Schlect. (German Singing Society) Concordia Hall is now in Bellville.

• Sealy - founded on 11,635 acre tract of land conveyed by the Corporation of San Felipe de Austin (out of original 22,000 acre Mexican land grant of 1824 to George Sealy in 1879 for whom it was named.

• Frydek- Czech town established in 1890 named by its early settlers for Silesian city of same name. Frydek means “Friendly Corner.”

• San Felipe De Austin- established in 1824. Translated means “Saint Phillip” believed to have been the patron saint of Luciano Garcia, Governor of this Province of Mexico, who named the town. Capital of Anglo-American Colonists 1824-1836. Burned on orders of General Sam Houston about three weeks prior to battle of San Jacinto. Three homes, Town Hall, Church, Cabin and museum have Historical Markers. Official Marker for town site on FM 1458 at entrance to town.

• Stephen F. Austin Park Association - organized 1928.

Established Memorial Park for Stephen f. Austin • Stephen F. Austin State Park - Corporation of San Felipe de Austin gave 657 acres to the State of Texas in 1940 for the recreational area. Both parts of the park are operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Bellville BELLVILLE, the county seat of Austin County since 1846, is located at the junction of Texas Highway 36 and FM 159, in the center of the county. Conveniently located in the heart of Texas, Bellville is a mere 64 miles from Houston, 104 miles from Austin and 55 miles from Bryan/College Station.

Thomas and James Bell emigrated from Florida in 1822 and settled in the area as some of Stephen F. Austin’s earliest Texas colonists.

The Bell brothers gave 145 acres for a town that was laid out in 1848 and in turn, Bellville was born. Anglo-Americans settled here first followed by German immigrants.

In the winter of 1879-1880, the railroad (Gulf Coast & Santa Fe) arrived and brought people and prosperity as a commercial business center developed. By the 1880’s the population was heavily German and many cultural institutions of the ethnic group were functioning, including a German newspaper, the “Wochenblatt.”

In 1897 the Pavilion (located at the intersection of Hwy. 529 & Amthor Street) was built by the German organization “Gut Heil (good health) Turneverein.” The Turnverein was a German cultural organization that promoted and fostered ethnic and cultural identity and served benevolent causes and the County Fair Grounds. In many places as in Houston, this group was responsible for new firefighting brigades.

The Bellville Turnverein, organized in 1885 and chartered in

1889, promoted gymnastics, fellowship, music, theater, singing, and dance. The Turnverein was responsible for the creation of the Turner Hall Opera House in 1889 and was so successful that crowds attending functions outgrew a mid-town facility. In 1895, a 14+ acre property (at the Amthor location) was bought from the “Bellville Social Club.” German architect Eugene Heiner designed a 12-sided pavilion and county craftsman Joachim Hintz was engaged in building the structure. In 1997, the building received a Recorded Texas Landmark designation.

Concordia Hall (located at 1030 Tesch Street) was built east of Bellville by the “Piney Concordia Gesang-Verein,” a German singing group organized in 1850. They regularly gathered for singing, meeting in the school until 1877 when they acquired two acres of land one mile east of Bellville. They dedicated a new building that same year and met there for 20+ years. The 1900 storm destroyed their facility, so they rebuilt ¾ miles south of Bellville (closer to most members’ homes). In 1938 the group changed its name to “Bellville Concordia Gesang-Verein.” They participated in statewide singing competitions with similar groups. For most of its history, Concordia was a male choral organization. The women formed an associate group and later merged. As the German Language declined after 1945 the singing groups faded and eventually dissolved. In 1997, The Bellville Lions Club obtained ownership of Concordia Hall, and today the building has a multifunctional use. The building received a Texas State Historical Marker in 1968.

Read more about Phenix Knives, located in Bellville, on page 35.

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The Austin County Jail Museum (located on 36 South Bell) was built in 1896 and was a functioning jail until 1982. A St. Louis firm designed the three-story structure and gallows. Bricks for the building came from the local John Colleton’s kiln. The jailer’s living quarters and Sheriff ’s office was located on the ground floor with cells on the upper floors.

weekend destination just a short drive from Brenham, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio.

The gallows were used only once on March 14,1901. Gus Davis was hung for the murder of Herman Schluenz. In 1976 the building received the Historical Commission’s Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designation and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Open Saturdays 11am to 3pm or by appointment.

Just north of the city limits off Old 36 Rd lies a true wonder, Newman’s Castle. The castle is built of cinder blocks with masonry stucco, has 3,400 square feet of living space and encloses a quarter-acre inside its perimeter wall. In addition to a moat and a drawbridge with an accompanying porticullis, the castle features five round corner turrets, a bell tower, a chapel, a great room for celebrations, a courtyard complete with a pell for swordsmanship training, a dungeon and a central keep, accessed by a spiral staircase, that provides a dramatic view of the surrounding land. Tours are available six days a week starting at 10:30am from Newman’s Bakery. For tour reservations call (979) 865-9804.

Bellville Masonic Lodge (located at 15 North Masonic Street) was chartered in June 1858. The lower floor of the two-story building functioned as a school and the second story for lodge activities.

Various churches used the building on a specified Sunday for monthly services.

The building was torn down in 1883 to make way for the present 1886 structure. In 1986 the site obtained a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designation and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today the City of Bellville offers opportunities for shopping in turn-of-the-century restored structures around the Town Square serving as boutiques, specialty shops and eateries. First Saturday Market Days are held February through May and September thru December around the entire Historic Downtown Square and along Bell Street.Annual festivals and events throughout the year provide ample leisure opportunities to spend quality time with friends and family. There are several B&B’s which makes Bellville an excellent

Bellville is the home of the “Giant Bust” of Stephen F. Austin, the Father of Texas which was dedicated on May 3, 2013. It is located at the intersection of Hwy 36 and Hwy 159.

Bellville Meat Market is also a local tourist tradition. The meat market was started in 1981 by Daniel and Diann Poffenberger.

Through the years they have grown to reach not only the local community but to those far beyond. The current store was opened In August of 2000. In 2001, Daniel and Diann retired and turned the company over to their sons Jerrod and Marcus. For information contact (979) 865-5972.

The City of Bellville is an aggressive business community that has seen successful growth and prosperity by working closely with their existing businesses, fostering healthy expansion and at the same time working with new businesses looking to relocate. Bellville offers a culturally enriched community with excellent schools and a warm, welcoming population just waiting to get to know YOU.

Bleiberville BLEIBLERVILLE is in northwest Austin County on Highway 2502. It was originally part of the 1830’s Shelbourne Plantation. German’s settled in the area as the plantations were downsized into small farmsteads. A Swiss immigrant, Robert Bleibler,came in 1889 and operated a peddler wagon selling goods from farm to farm in exchange for farm produce. In 1890 Bleibler bought an existing store (ca. 1864). The community grew rapidly with the influx of many German immigrants in the late nineteenth century, and its post office was established in 1891. In 1892 he became Postmaster with a post office in his store and at this time the community officially became Bleiblerville. The community expanded in the 1960s with the increase of oil drilling in the community but has since declined.

In 1900 a Czech SPJST (Slavic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas) Lodge was formed. A meeting hall built by the group in 1914 was remodeled to its current appearance in 1955. The Nelsonville SPJST Lodge merged with this group in 1993 and today is still active in its mutual aid activities and community functions.

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Brazos Country BRAZOS COUNTRY - In 1978, a small independent oil company from Houston, probably looking for investments because of the profits that the high prices of oil were bringing, came into Austin County and purchased 650 acres of ranch land immediately west of the Brazos River and south of I-10. The ranch, known as the Chew Ranch, consisted of approximately 1,000 acres, 350 of which were kept by the ranch to raise cattle along the banks of the river.

The 650-acre tract was subdivided into plots of 1,2, and 3 acres and development of the subdivision known as Brazos Country began.

In 1979 the first few houses were built and occupied by owners whose job locations ranged from Rosenberg to Houston. As the years passed new houses were built, slowed greatly by the economic downturn of the mid-1980’s. When the economy rebounded in the early 1990’s, growth of new homes increased accordingly as more and more families moved to Brazos Country and began their daily commutes to Houston.

In 1997, an investment group from Houston bought the remaining 350 acres of ranch land and began construction of an upscale golf course. River Ridge’s 27 holes opened for play in late 1998. Since its inception, River Ridge has been in the top ten rankings of golf courses in the greater Houston area. Sadly, the golf course was permanently closed in November of 2017.

In 1999, Katy Mills Mall opened. The growth of Katy and the impending growth of the I-10 corridor prompted the residents of Brazos Country to petition Austin County to hold an incorporation election in May 2000. By a large margin, residents voted to incorporate as a municipality. State laws mandated the City of Brazos Country as a Class B municipality limited to two square miles, because the population was under 600. Today, the City of Brazos Country, recognized as a community of executive homes and beautiful landscape, is still experiencing growing pains and will soon surpass the 600-population figure.

Cat Spring CAT SPRING is located a few miles southwest of Bellville, the county seat. Soils range from deep sand and sandy loams to heavy mixed soils. The rolling prairie-type land made it easy to start farming. Water was available for livestock and domestic uses. Near the original settlement (not where Cat Spring is today) is a large spring. The community received its name when a son of Leopold von R Röder killed a puma at one of the springs of the San Bernard River near the family farm. It was is first called Wildcat Spring but was later shortened to Cat Spring (Katzenquelle). It has been documented that the occasional “cat” still roams the countryside today.

The Cat Spring, settlement was founded in 1834 by the German Otto von Röder family who came to Texas as a result of Industry’s “Ernst Letter,” published in Germany.

At that time Austin County had a population of about a thousand people. The little town began to grow and by 1880 it had a gin, a saw mill, a grist mill and a planing mill.

There was also a hotel, a saddle shop, a shoe shop, a school and a church. Cat Spring, located on the early travel route from San Felipe to Industry, today, is at the intersection of FM 2187 and FM 949. A 1936 Texas State Historical marker honors this early German settlement and the pioneer families of von Roeder, Kleberg, and Amsler.

Cat Spring today is a beautiful rolling hill area alive with wildflowers, vineyards, show horse farms, cattle ranches and at the right time of year an abundance of birds and wildlife. It has several unique Bed & Breakfast facilities as well as a famous local stop for some of the best cat fish you will ever eat at Cross Roads Tavern on Friday nights.

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CAT SPRING AGRICULTURAL HALL – “Landwirth-Schaftlicher Verein.”

Germans and some Czechs formed this Agricultural Society in 1856, to share information and tips on how to farm. The Agricultural Society still holds some agricultural related functions here, but the unique structure has an expanded purpose and hosts a multitude of activities today. The hall is available for rental. Each June brings the Annual June Fest and in September the hall hosts one of the largest Antique Shows in the area. The hall is located at 13035 Hall Rd. Cat Spring, Texas. For information and schedule of events call (979) 885-2540.

Frydek FRYDEK is on Farm Road 1458 and the west bank of the Brazos River three miles east of Sealy and three miles south of San Felipe in southeastern Austin County. Settlement in the vicinity began in the early 1820s, when members of the Austin colony patented several labores of land along the river east of the eventual townsite.

Frydek was established about 1895 by Czechs on a league of land south of the San Felipe town tract, originally granted to Stephen F. Austin in 1831. The community, was named after the Moravian city of Frýdek-Místek, soon became a market center for farmers and stockmen of the vicinity. A visiting priest celebrated Mass in homes in 1883 and a cemetery was created in 1890.

A Frydek post office operated from 1901 until 1906. The local school had thirty-six pupils in 1918. By 1931 the community had four businesses. The St. Mary’s Catholic was located in the town through much of the twentieth century and is still in operation today. The population, which has remained predominantly Czech in origin, was an estimated twenty-five in 1933.

served in WWII and all returned home safely. The Grotto is situated to give public access at all times. The community holds an annual grotto celebration on the last Sunday in April. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is located at 10471 Grotto Road Frydek, Texas.

For information and schedule of events call (979) 225-3131.

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FRYDEK GROTTO - A unique Frydek feature is St. Mary’s Catholic Church Grotto with an outdoor altar which was constructed to commemorate and give thanks for the 67 community men who

Industry INDUSTRY, the “Oldest German Town in Texas”, is located in the scenic rolling hills of western Austin County at the intersection of 109 and 159.

The Lions restored the old Republic of Texas Post Office/Ernst Store building, perhaps the last remaining structure of this era in the area, and Industry’s most cherished relic of the past. The park has a covered pavilion, public rest rooms, picnic area, playground and walking trail featuring Texas State Historical markers where Industry visitors can learn more Industry history.

INDUSTRY RECREATION PARK (725 Main St.) - This property was the site of one of Austin County’s earliest gins. German Ernst Knolle had a gin constructed here in 1857. Knolle was responsible for gathering and employing skilled German workers as millwrights, mechanics, engineers, and technicians. This resulted in Industry being recognized at the time as a technological center in Texas for workers of exceptional advanced expertise and technical skills.

GIN MUSEUM (725 Main St.) - A segment of the repurposed City Hall/Gin contains restored equipment that has been returned to working order where visitors can witness some of the functions of this early gin’s operations. Tours are by appointment 979-357-2772.

LINDEMANN STORE MUSEUM (2227 Main St.) - Industry’s oldest surviving business, received a Texas Historical marker (1984)

on the 100th anniversary of its existence. The museum is located beside its original business site. Artifacts and rare equipment and original fixtures are on exhibit in the museum. Tours are by appointment 979-357-2772.

LINDEMANN-OTT MUSEUM (2207 Main St.) - This house received a Texas State Historical Commission- Recorded Texas Historical Landmark designation (2010). The original house was built in 1870 as a bakery/home for young German trained baker Jacob Ott. The home business was sold when Ott married and became a Methodist minister. The building was then opened as a store and in 1884 German Edward Lindemann bought the property to begin his General Store here which later relocated.

Lindemann moved his family into the building and in 1899 added a five-room, two-story Queen Anne style Victorian attachment to the original home which gave it a more opulent appearance and greatly increased the size. Tours are by appointment 979-357-2772.

KNOLLE DOCTOR’S OFFICE MUSEUM (9021 Highway 109 N) - This building is part of the Industry-West End Historical Society’s Heritage Center and is the original office of German descendant Dr. B.E. Knolle, who practiced medicine here from 1886-1936.

The two-room office consists of a patient waiting room and an examining room. Many of Dr. Knolle’s original medical equipment, instruments, and office furnishings are on exhibit here. Tours are by appointment (979) 357-2772.

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Kenney KENNEY is located eight miles north of Bellville at the junction of FM 2754 and Hwy 36. Kenney was built in 1880 by the Gulf, Colorado and SantaFe Railroad Company as a station between Bellville and Brenham. The first area settlement took place as early as the 1820’s, followed by the German immigrants from the 1830’s.

The town was first called Thompson in 1880 for postmaster J. E. Thompson. After four years under that name, the community was renamed Kenneyville in 1884 in honor of evangelist John Wesley Kenney; the name was shortened to Kenney in 1892. Rev. J. W. Kenney played an influential part in early Texas Methodist activity.

By fall of 1835 a second Church Camp meeting was held here and at this time a Methodist Conference was organized, supported

by William B. Travis. John Wesley Kenney Texas State Historical Marker located in town center proclaims Rev. Kenney was as “one of the greatest pioneer Methodist Ministers.”

Store Rural Music Association (KARMA). Local musicians, young and old, brought their instruments to the pickin’ circle. They were not a band, just dedicated musicians that came for the love of music and good company. These musicians are the reason that there is always good KARMA at the Kenney Store. Today, the Kenney Store has live music almost every night of the week. If you are lucky, a few well-known singers may stop by dressed with a fiddle or acoustic guitar. On the weekends, we always have a full house including uprising bands, acoustic performances, and local celebrities. Come early and get a good seat. Slam down some dominoes with the regulars, while the freight train blares by. Waltz, two-step, line-dance, swing, or even grind to live music under the neon lights. Stop by and enjoy some of their home cooking, always served with sweet southern charm. Drink a few ice-cold beers, specialty wines, and signature drinks from their full bar.

During the railroad hey-day, Kenney was a commerce center with a grit mill/gin, hotel, school and church. A “Schuetzenverein” (a sportsmen’s club) was established by the community Germans.

They held competitive target shooting matches to choose the most proficient marksman – a tradition brought from Germany which became a social activity here.

Kenney Agricultural Society Hall (Kenney Hall) this Agricultural Society hall was built in 1902 for regular meetings and social activities. A 1950 storm destroyed the original structure and today functions as a community center of varied uses.

The Kenney Store - “It is what it is” The Kenney Store was established in 1887. For many years, Thursdays were known for The Kenney

Millheim MILLHEIM was established eight miles south of Bellville in central Austin County about 1845, when a mill was constructed on Clear Creek, a tributary of Mill Creek. The founders of the community were German immigrants who moved southeast through Mill Creek Valley from settlements in the vicinity of Cat Spring. The town received its name in the 1850s at a meeting held in the Engelking and Noltke general store. An immigrant from the Palatinate, Wilhelm Schneider, suggested the name Muelheim; it was later anglicized to its present spelling. In the 1850s E. G. Maetze started the first school at the settlement, with courses conducted in German.

By 1856 a singing society had been organized. A post office was established in the community by 1878. In 1885 the town had a population of 100, as well as a brewery, a gin, a grist and saw mill, and several stores.

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The Millheim population was reported as 150 in 1915, but by 1936 it had fallen again to an estimated 100.

Nelsonville Nelsonville is at the junction of Hwy 159 and FM 2502, nine miles west of Bellville in west central Austin County. The area was first settled in the 1850s. Among the first settlers was Edward Daughtry, who moved to the site around 1855.

The town was named for D. D. Nelson, who opened a store just after the Civil War. Around the same time Isaac Lewis established a store and saw and grist mill and later added a cotton gin. Originally settled by Anglo-American plantation owners in the late 1830’s, Germans followed. At the Civil War’s end, plantations were sold as smaller farmsteads to immigrants from Bohemia and Moravia and more from Germany. Nelsonville’s youth were tri-lingual being

fluent in English, German and Czech.

The Czech Moravian Bretheran Church congregation was formed in 1893 and church was built in 1947 under the leadership of Rev. Josef A. Barton and is a community landmark.

By 1900 the population was 158. The post office was discontinued in 1909, and by the early 1930s the population had dwindled back to 100. The community reported five businesses as late as 1936, but thereafter most of them closed. In the early 1990s Nelsonville was a farming community with a reported population of 110. The population remained the same in 2000.

New Ulm the province from which most early inhabitants had originally emigrated. During the 1850s the agricultural community had six general merchandise stores, five blacksmith shops, three breweries, three cabinetry shops, and a cigar factory. During this period local residents organized both a turnverein or athletic club, and a Schützenverein, or rifle club, the members of which sported light green uniforms.

New Ulm had 225 residents in 1898. By 1930 its population had grown to 500, and the number of businesses had increased to forty, including a bank and an English-language newspaper, the New Ulm Enterprise which began publishing in 1910. On April 11, 1916, twenty-one men in the community met for the purpose of securing fire apparatus to protect local property. That led to the formation of the New Ulm Fire Company (now known as the New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department). The population declined to an estimated 390 by 1950. Growth resumed, however, during the 1960s, and by 1968 the population was estimated at 600, and New Ulm had sixteen businesses. In 1990 the population was estimated at 650 NEW ULM is one of the premier German settlements in Texas.

There’s a lot of history for such a small and tranquil place. Richard King of the King Ranch passed through New Ulm and tried his hand at cigar manufacturing before heading south and in the 1920s a New Ulm store was burgled by none other than one of the Newton Boys, although no one can seem to remember which one.

New Ulm, on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway line at the intersection of FM 109 and 1094, in extreme western Austin County, was first known as Duff ’s Settlement, in honor of James C. Duff, who in 1841 acquired title to the tract on which the town was founded. The community’s growth was spurred after 1845 by an influx of German-speaking settlers from nearby communities such as Industry, Shelby, and Nassau Farm. In 1852 a post office was opened in the settlement, which became known as New Ulm in commemoration of the well-known city in Würtemberg, Germany,

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH - The sanctuary was built in 1913 and is located at 211 Hickory Street. The Sanctuary serves the congregation still today. All that remains of the New Ulm Cemetery 1924 fence located at Hwy 109 & Kingfiher Rd. is a decorative gateway.

There were enough surviving 19th century buildings to get New Ulm featured in Texas Public Buildings of the 19th Century by Williard B. Robinson, a favorite reference of ours.

Winding country roads alive with nature brings you into New Ulm where many historic structures have been restored, some serving as antique or specialty shops plus a very unique commercial cottage garden. It is a picturesque place to browse on the weekends for those superlative gifts that are distinctive and one of a kind.

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New Wehdem NEW WEHDEM is just off Hwy 36 eight miles northwest of Bellville in northern Austin County. New Wehdem was first established on a stage route connecting Nelsonville & Bleiblerville to Brenham. In 1883 the place was named New since many in the community came from Wehdem Germany. By the early 1930’s a number of residents from nearby Wehdem had moved into the vicinity. After World War II the locale began to be described on maps as New Wehdem.

A Lutheran Church, St. Jacobi later named St. James, was organized in 1869 with a sanctuary dedicated in 1871. The current structure dates to 1928. The 1925 school building became the church education building in 1965.

San Felipe SAN FELIPE de Austin, laid out in July 1823 as the Colonial Headquarters of Stephen F. Austin’s Colony, is one of the oldest towns in Texas. Located on a bluff near the west bank of the Brazos River, San Felipe is two miles north of Interstate 10 on FM 1458.

The site served Native Americans and early travelers as a Brazos River crossing point. Eventually eight roads converged in San Felipe and a 1969 Texas State Historical Marker shares this history.

San Felipe was known as the “Colonial Capital of Texas” and served as the political center of colonial Texas until razed March 29, 1836 during the Texas Revolution.

The State of Texas recognized San Felipe in 2005 as both the Official Colonial Capital of Texas and Official Birthplace of the Texas Rangers.

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Felipe de Austin State Historic site is located off FM 1458 at the Brazos River – the newly opened museum, on the east side of FM 1458, has an entrance off of 2nd Street just across from the Methodist Church. It is a state-of-the-art museum commemorating the location where, in 1823, Stephen F. Austin established a headquarters for his colony in Mex-

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ican Texas. San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site and the new museum share the stories of early settlers in this region.

The original historic site, on the west side of FM 1458, contains seven blocks of the original capital with an 1830s hand-dug well, remaining as the only original architectural feature of the historic town. THistoric locations in San Felipe include: Old San Felipe Church (ca. 1824), San Felipe de Austin Cemetery (ca. 1824), San Felipe Town Hall (ca. 1842), and Stephen F. Austin State Park.

The Stephen F. Austin State Park is a beautiful Recreational Park which occupies 600 plus acres of moss draped pecan bottoms along the Brazos River. It occupies part of the land granted to Stephen F. Austin, “Father of Texas”, for the first Anglo-American colony in Texas. Near the park is an 18-hole golf course. The state park offers camping, hiking trails, birding, wildlife viewing, fishing, and group facilities. The Texas State resource just a few miles west of Houston offers a diverse opportunity for families.

Sealy SEALY, located at the intersection of I-10 and Hwy 36 (just 48 miles west of Houston) in south central Austin County, was formed as a railroad town in 1879. Once part of the San Felipe de Austin Town Corporation land was sold to the railroad and named to honor George Sealy, a Galveston railroad director. Sealy became a commercial shipping center and many of the early residents were railroad employees. In 1889 a fire on Front Street obliterated the wooden commercial property near the railroad. Sealy experienced a series of misfortunes, including a disastrous Brazos River flood in 1899, the relocation of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe division headquarters to Bellville in January of the next year, and the devastating hurricane of 1900, which struck in September. The establishment, however, of such manufacturing enterprises as the Sealy Mattress Factory, the Engleking Brothers Broom Factory, and the Sealy National Bank helped to build the commercial reputation with their help the town rebuilt and today is the largest town in the County.

one of those that live to eat true Texas style southern cuisine- Sealy boasts at least two legendary eateries Tony’s Family Restaurant serving locals and visitors since 1936 and Hinze’s BBQ, voted one of the ten best in the state. You can pick from over 30 different food establishments, so Sealy does have something for just about everyone! For racing enthusiasts Sealy’s Lone Star Motorsports Park is a member of the IHRA, and races from January to November.

Sealy is a multifaceted modern city with lots to offer the visitor looking to spend a quiet weekend in the country or people looking for a quality of life they can’t find in the big city. A faith-based municipality with good schools, strong business community, and Progressive City government which all makes Sealy a unique place to visit or a great place to raise a family. Our welcome mat is always out!

Sealy’s claim to fame comes from the world famous “Sealy Mattress.”

Although no Sealy mattresses were ever manufactured here, Daniel Haynes (ca. 1885) perfected the technique and equipment patents in Sealy which he later sold in 1889 to a group of investors who went on to make the “Sealy Mattress” a household name.

Browsing through Sealy’s Historic Downtown area with antique and gift shops, quaint Cafes, museums, some housed in historic buildings along with many shopping districts throughout the city are a great start to any weekend. Many historic period homes abound in and around town to add to your enjoyment. If you are

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Shelby Shelby is situated in far northwest Austin County at the intersection of Hwy 389 and FM Road 1457. A settlement developed here when German Otto von Röder (From Cat Spring) financed construction of a water powered mill (ca. 1836-1840) on Skull Creek a tributary of Mill Creek. The settlement was originally referred to as “Roedersmuehle.” Many Germans in the area used the mill.

The name Shelby came from David Shelby who acquired land here in March 1831. Shelby had various property holdings in Texas and did not yet live on this land. Speculation is that after the Texas Revolution, Shelby’s other property was ravaged so he relocated here. Shelby’s exact arrival date is unknown, but a store operation was begun soon after he came. It was a common practice to establish a post office in the community store and that is what happened. David Shelby was made postmaster in 1846 when Texas became a state, and gradually the place began being called Shelby as the name “Roedersmuehle” faded out of existence.

HISTORIC SHELBY CHURCH - The historic Shelby Lutheran Church building dates to 1903 and was recently converted into a community museum. In 1876 a Lutheran Church formed and was served by the same pastor for 20 years. When he retired, a new preacher came and developed “Die Friedens Gemeinde” (Peace congregation). Soon the church split, forming Peace congregations, eventually Peace dissolved, and St. Paul remained. St. Paul built this building in 1903. Outgrowing this building was completed in 1965, and the historic church was moved across the road.

WITTE-SCHMID HAUS is located mid-way between Industry and Shelby (one mile east of FM 1457). In 1997 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was built (ca.

1857) by the German Ernst Witte Family and is somewhat rare for Austin County as an example of German Fachwerk architecture.

In the 1980’s the property was given to the Texas German Society

by Witte Family descendants and is operated as a house museum.

HARMONIE HALL - Germans at Shelby brought their cultural practices with them including a “Gesangverein” (German Singing Society) organized in 1852, then reorganized in 1853. In 1875 the “Harmonie Verein” was established, and this group existed performing German singing traditions until the language faded after 1945. This group’s meeting hall was built in 1883 and still exists as a center of community activity with celebrations and events throughout the year.

Wallis

Wallis is located at the extreme southeastern end of Austin County and just across the Fort Bend County line on Hwy 36. Like many cities in Texas, it had its origins as a railroad town. This AngloAmerican settlement on the narrow strip of land west of the Brazos and east of the San Bernard River began in the late 1830s. In 1880 William Guyler donated 100 acres of land to the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad as an enticement to have their tracks pass through the community. First known as Bovine Bend, the name of the Post Office was changed to Wallis Station in 1886 and into Wallis in 1911. In 1973 Wallis was officially incorporated as a city. For additional information about Wallis, Texas visit: www. wallistexas.org.

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GUARDIAN ANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, (ca. 1913-1915) (5610 Demel Street) In 1995 the Church received a Texas State Historical Marker and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The ornately decorated interior was done by professional artisans and offers one of the more elaborate representations of the famous Texas Painted Church tradition.

Today, over 460 families worship in the historic church and hold their annual church bazaar on the fourth Sunday of October. Tours are available by appointment by calling (979) 478-6532. Also, for more information visit: www.guardianangelwallis.com.

WALLIS METHODIST CHURCH, (ca.1893) (Birch & Guyler Street) In 1996 the Wallis Methodist Church received a Texas Historical Marker. In 1890 MLH Harry deeded land to church trustees for the formation of a Methodist Church in Wallis. In 1893 a loan was taken out for the construction of a church sanctuary on the deeded land. The Church considers 1893 its official founding date. The Wallis Methodist Church is the oldest church in Wallis.

The congregation continues to worship in the original building and serves as an integral part of the community and prides itself in engaging in numerous local, state, and national outreach programs.

Welcome Welcome is located in northwest Austin County located on Highway 109 on land granted to Stephen F. Austin by the Mexican government. The Shelburne family from Alabama bought the land from Austin’s heirs and began plantation life here in 1838.

Germans moved into the area in 1852 when four schoolmasters came and formed a community. The name “Welcome” is credited to schoolmaster John F. Schmidt who opened a store in 1853. He “welcomed” area travelers to rest on his property. The community name is said to have evolved from this gesture. Welcome had a post office by 1870 and experienced a prosperous period from 1900 to 1920 with a school, church, car dealership, bank, racetrack, hospital, store, and dancehall in existence. Only the church and store remain today.

group obtained a state charter in 1892. Club members under the direction of song leader/architect A.A. Baring designed and built a hall for club activities that began functions in 1899. The Welcome Hall still exists and was moved to Industry.

WELCOME SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH was organized in 1869 when the members built a sanctuary for worship. The 1900 storm destroyed the building, but it was soon rebuilt. In 1970 the church received a Texas State Historical Marker.

WELCOME MANNERCHOR a German Singing Society and social organization “Gesang-Verein” was organized by town founder J.F. Schmidt’s oldest son. He was director and his youngest son Christopher served as the organization’s president.

In 1877 the Singing Society (possibly re-organized from earlier group) formed the “Welcome Mannerchor” (men’s choir). The

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Wesley the Scots left the area. Czech immigrants were here in 1858 and a community developed called “Veseli” (Czech for Joyous/happy) later anglicized to Wesley.

WESLEY BRETHREN CHURCH a Protestant Czech-Moravian Brethren (CMB) Church - the first of its kind in Texas- was organized here in 1864. In 1866 church members built a one-room single story rectangular wood frame church. The faintly Greek Revival structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wesley, located on the Austin-Washington County line in far Northwest Austin County. Populated since the 1840’s, Scottish immigrants first settled here in 1852, arriving from the Southern states. They purchased land in league proportions (4,428 acres) and brought a small colony of settlers (mostly relatives: Carmichaels, McCloeds, McLeans, McGregors and Campbells) to settle here.

They farmed plantation style. After the Civil War the land was subdivided and sold to Germans, Czechs, and Anglo-Americans as

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In 1888-89 the minister (an untrained artist) B. Emil Lacjak began to paint the church interior for decorative and symbolic embellishment. His goal was to create a larger, richer appearance for the building, but work was never completed when he met an untimely death. A master plan was never revealed and was lost with the pastor. The primitive two-dimensional folk art has classical elements and remains an intrigue for viewers interpretation.

A new sanctuary is used for religious services, and the historic church now serves as a museum and symbolic seat of CzechMoravian Brethren Faith in Texas. It is an irreplaceable cultural resource and is the oldest painted church. Visits are by appointment only (979) 836-5196 or (979) 830-7741.

City & County Contatcts AUSTIN COUNTY County Courthouse (979) 865-5911 1 E Main St. Bellville, TX 77418 www.austincounty.com

BRAZOS COUNTRY City of Brazos Country (979) 885-7264 316 Pecan Grove Sealy, TX 77474 www.brazoscountrytx.com

BELLVILLE City of Bellville (979) 865-5911 30 S Holland St Bellville, TX 77418

INDUSTRY City of Industry (979) 357-2190 PO Box 190 Industry, TX 78944

Bellville Chamber of Commerce (979) 865-3407 742 W Main St Bellville, TX 77418

NEW ULM New Ulm Chamber of Commerce (979) 885-7264 PO Box 55 New Ulm, TX 78950

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SAN FELIPE City of San Felipe (979) 885-7035 927 6th Street PO Box 129 San Felipe, TX 77473 www.townofsanfelipe.net

SEALY City of Sealy (979) 885-3511 415 Main Street PO Box 517 Sealy, TX 77474 www.ci.sealy.tx.us

Sealy Chamber of Commerce (979) 885-3222 309 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474

Sealy Visitors Bureau (979) 885-3222 309 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 www.visitsealy.com

WALLIS City of Wallis (979) 885-3511 6810 Guyler, Bldg B PO Box 190 Wallis, TX 77485 www.wallistexas.org

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Event Calendar FEBRUARY

AUGUST

Chocolate Walk (B) - Thursday before Valentine’s Day

Salt Grass Trail Ride (B) - Last Weekend

MARCH Classic Car Stampede Car Show (B) - Second Saturday

SEPTEMBER Round Top Antique Show in Shelby - Last Week OCTOBER

Round Top Antique Show (Shelby) - Last week

San Felipe de Austin SHS Archeology Month

APRIL

New Ulm Oktoberfest (New Ulm) - First Saturday

Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event (B) - First Weekend Sealy Historical Society Spring Fest (S) - Second Saturday Fruehling Saengerfest (B) - Fourth Sunday BOTA - Battle For The Arts (S) - Last Weekend MAY Honey Bee Jubilee (New Ulm) - First Saturday Mudbugs On Main (S) - Second Saturday Peter’s Community Picnic - Mother’s Day Magnolia Days (Columbus) – Third Weekend JUNE Cat Spring Ag Society June Fest - First Saturday 90 Miles on 90 Garage Sale (S) - Second Weekend Millheim Annual Father’s Day Barbecue Father’s Day JULY Kenney Hall 4th of July BBQ Celebration (Kenney) Wallis 4th of July Celebration (Wallis) Sealybration (S) - Second Weekend Austin County Fair Shrimp Boil (B) - Third Friday

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Austin County Fair & Rodeo (B) - Second Full Week October Round Top Antique Show in Shelby - Last Week Small Town Halloween (B) - Last Saturday Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Festival (B) - Last Weekend Boo Bash - Halloween on Main Street (S) October 31 NOVEMBER Father of Texas Celebration (San Felipe) - Second Weekend DECEMBER Small Town Christmas (B) - First Saturday of the month, event starts the Friday before Fantasy of Lights (S) - First Weekend ONGOING EVENTS Bellville Market Day (B) - February-May & September-December Farmers Market - First Saturdays February through December Knights of Columbus (S) Fish Fry – every Friday during Lent (S) = Sealy SealyChamber.com (B) = Bellville DiscoverBellville.com

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Churches BELLVILLE Back to God Revival Holiness Church 835 West Austin Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-8916 Worship Sunday 11am Bellville United Methodist Church 234 South Masonic Street 979-865-5976 Bellville, TX 77418 Worship Sunday 11am Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 6714 FM 529 Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-2523 Worship Sunday 11am Christian Faith Church 520 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5464 Worship Sunday 10am Christian Science Society 114 East Hilburn Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5605 Worship Sunday 10:30am Church of Christ 817 East Wendt Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-2279 Worship Sunday 10am First Baptist Church of Bellville 504 East Strauss Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-3644 Worship Sunday 10:45am Grace Community Church 707 West Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5177 Worship Sunday 10am Historic Allen Chapel AME Church 704 West Carver Street Bellville, TX 7718 979-865-5558 Worship Sunday 11am

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Isaiah Community AME Church 988 Lisa Mae Road Bellville, TX 77418 979-530-2858 Worship Sunday 9:45am & 11am, Wednesday 7pm Mill Creek Church 631 South Mechanic Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-8064 Worship Sunday 10am Morning Star Cowboy Church 1566 TX- 497 Loop Bellville, TX 77418 979-732-4701 Worship Sunday 10:30am-noon

CAT SPRING St. John Lutheran Church 480 Ross Street Cat Spring, TX 78933 979-865-5444 Worship Sunday 10am INDUSTRY Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 15994 Highway 159 Industry, TX 78944 979-357-2829 Worship Sunday 8am & Wednesday 6:30pm

Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church 2317 Newsom Road Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5731

Industry Brethren Church 2758 Main Street Industry, TX 78944 979-249-3905 Worship second, third, & fourth Saturdays at 5pm

New Direction Baptist Church 114 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-277-2154 Worship Sunday 11am

Industry United Methodist Church 1914 Main Street Industry, TX 78944 979-357-2136 Worship Sunday 10:35am

St. Barnabas Anglican Church 237 West Austin Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-9457 Worship Sunday 10am

West End Baptist Church 7577 Ernst Parkway Industry, TX 78944 979-357-267 Worship Sunday 10:45am

St. John Lutheran Church 520 North Holland Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-2081 Worship Saturday 6pm, Sunday 8am & 10:30am

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St Mary’s Episcopal Church 24 North Masonic Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-2330 Worship Sunday 10:30am Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 936 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-2368 Worship Tuesday & Thursday 7:30am, Saturday 5pm & Sunday 10am

Nelsonville Brethren Church 332 Nelsonville Church Road Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-3026 Worship Sunday 10:15am NEW ULM Sts. Peter & Paul’s Catholic Church 1031 Church Lane New Ulm, TX 78950 979-732-3430 Worship Saturday 6pm, Sunday 8:30am & 12:30 (Latin), Tuesday 6pm, Wednesday 8am Worship 1st Saturday 8am St. John Lutheran Church 211 Hickory Street New Ulm, TX 78950 979-992-3629 Worship Sunday 10:30am

SAN FELIPE New Prairie View Baptist 4303 Sealy Road San Felipe, TX 77473 979-885-6836 Worship Sunday 10:30am New Day Deliverance Church at Willow River Farm 4073 FM 3318 San Felipe, TX 77473 281-773-7566 Worship Sunday 9am San Felipe United Methodist Church 201 Vicaro Gueriro San Felipe, TX 77473 979-885-4003 Worship Sunday 10am SEALY All Around Cowboy Church 5812 Crosstree Lane Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-1155 Wednesday worship 7pm Worship Sunday 10am Christian City Fellowship 5243 Highway 36 North Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3113 Wednesday worship 7pm Worship Sunday 10am First Baptist Church of Sealy 707 8th Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3302 Worship Sunday 11am First United Methodist Church 200 Atchison Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2223 Worship Sunday 8am and 10am First Presbyterian Church of Sealy 172 Selman Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3993 Worship Sunday 10am Grace Fellowship 1115 Miller Road Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 702-5602 or (281) 702-5601 Worship Sunday 10:15am

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 608 5th Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3868 Tuesday worship/Spanish 6pm Wednesday worship 6pm Thursday-Friday worship 10am Saturday worship 5pm Worship Sunday 9am / noon (Spanish) Lifebridge Community Church 2162 FM 2187 Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7270 Worship Sunday 10am New Life Sanctuary United Pentecostal Church 129 2nd Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7194 Worship Sunday 10:30am St John Episcopal Church 515 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2359 Worship Sunday 10am

St. Paul AME Church 400 San Felipe Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2419 Worship Sunday 10:30am Facebook Live The ROM Church 314 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 832-841-0042 Worship Sunday 10:10am, first and third The Shepherd’s Way Church 1225 Eagle Lake Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-1225 Worship Sunday 10am Trinity Lutheran Church of Sealy 402 Atchison Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2211 Worship Sunday 10am WALLIS Evan’s Chapel 7115 Marek Road Wallis, TX 77485 979-478-3752

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Meeting & Event Facilities BELLVILLE The 1927 Club 1076 Highway 159 East Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5995 www.austincountyfair.com Austin County Convention & Expo Center 1076 Highway 159 East Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5995 www.austincountyfair.com Concordia Hall 952 South Tesch Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5763 Emery’s Buffalo Creek 10827 Highway 36 Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-0702 www.emerybuffalocreek.com

Sens Activity Center 200 Briar Ridge Drive Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-3136 www.cityofbellville.com Turnverein hall 1076 Highway 159 East Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5995 www.austincountyfair.com CAT SPRING Cat Spring Hall 13035 Hall Road Cat Spring, TX 78933 979-865-2540 Eastwood Supper Club At Carol’s At Cat Spring 10745 FM 949 Cat Spring, TX 78933 832-721-5131

SAN FELIPE San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site Old 300 Meeting Room 220 2nd Street San Felipe, TX 77473 979-885-2181 SEALY Liedertafel Hall 116 LUX road Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-3511 www.sealy.ci.tx.us Sealy American Legion Hall 1630 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 7747 979-885-7271

Sealy Knights of Columbus Hall 1310 Highway 90 West Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-6370 www.sealykofc.org W.E. Hill Community Center 1000 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-3511 www.sealy.ci.tx.us Wolf Pack Bar and Grill 211 West Front Street Sealy, TX 77474 832-706-3856 www.wolfpackbarandgrill.com

Museums BELLVILLE Austin County Jail Museum 36 South Bell Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5911 Tours: Saturday 11am-3pm Or by appointment INDUSTRY Friedrich Ernst Memorial Park Schroeder Road – Off FM 109 Open to public all year round and serves both as a historic site and recreational facility.

Structures in the park: Republic of Texas Post Office Markers: First Permanent German Settlement in Texas Friedrich Ernst-Industry town founder John Griedrch Ernst, Jr.-Son of the town founder

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Visitor’s Guide

Industry Methodist Church 1914 Main Street Industry, TX 78944 979-357-2368 Tours by appointment only Gin Museum 725 Main Street Industry, TX 78944 979-357-2772 Tours by appointment only Knolle Doctor’s Office Museum 9021 Highway 109 North Industry, TX 78944 979-357-2772 Tours by appointment only Welcome Hall 9021 Highway 109 North Industry, TX 78944 979-357-4749 Tours by appointment only Lindemann Store Museum 2227 Main Street Industry, TX 78944 979-357-2772 Tours by appointment only

SAN FELIPE San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site FM 1458 San Felipe, TX 77473 979-885-2181 Open to the public San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site Museum 220 Second Street San Felipe, TX 77473 979-885-2181 Open daily 9am-5pm San Felipe Methodist Church 201 Vicaro Guerero San Felipe, TX 77474 979-885-2181 By appointment only

SEALY Hertiage Park Main Street & Silliman Street Sealy, TX 77474 832-492-4244 By appointment only Structures in the park: Old Sealy Jail Hackbarth House (1880s) Railroad Work Car Nearby is the Old Sealy Jail (Calaboose) 1920s

Parks - City & State BELLVILLE Bellville Golf & Recreation (979) 865-9058 www.bellvillegolf.com Located at 2426 Highway 36 North. The amenities include a 9-hole course, pro shop, practice range with chipping and putting greens and deli style dining.

This is a non-metal spike facility.

City Park (979) 865-3136 Located between Highway 159 East and FM 529 East at the South Amthor Street intersection. One of our largest parks and is host to fairs, cook-offs, antique shows and family gatherings throughout the year.

The Senior league and the High School Baseball team use the baseball field. There are several buildings, a playground and open areas. City Park is also the home of the Turnverein Pavilion, one of Bellville’s historic landmarks. The pavilion is available for rent in 24-hour periods on a daily basis. There is a kitchen available and seating for approximately 200 people.

Margaret Chesley Memorial Park (979) 865-3136 Entrance is located at the end of North Bell Street.

Commonly called, the “mini park,” Margaret Chesley Memorial Park is the home of many of Bellville’s outdoor celebrations throughout the year. This park has a lovely gazebo, picnic tables, open areas and a ¼ mile-walking trail.

Clark Park (979) 865-3136 Located at 650 North Holland. 28+acres of beautiful wooded, rolling hills. The park consists of little league fields, senior league field, soccer fields, multi-purpose field, basketball pavilion, playscape, waterscape, amphitheater, RV spaces, walking trails, etc. Access to ball fields is near 685 N. Granville. For information on reserving ball fields or RV spaces contact City Hall.

Hacienda Field Located 1/10th mile west of Highway 36 on Hacienda Street. This park has a playground as well as two baseball fields.

Josephine Zeiske Memorial Park This park has a 1/3-mile walking trail, several covered picnic tables, and a large playground area. The Bellville Intermediate school utilizes the playground for physical education and recess. When not in use by the school, all outdoor areas of the park are open to the public and available for your enjoyment.

INDUSTRY Ernst Memorial Park This park is located on Schroeder Road., 2 blocks west of Ernst Parkway/FM 109. The park has a covered pavilion, public restrooms, picnic area, playground and walking trail.

Fisches Park Located 2 miles west of Industry on Highway 159.

This is a community park maintained by descendants and volunteers.

Industry Recreation Park Located at 725 Main Street. The surrounding lad contains a covered picnic pavilion, Gazebo, public restrooms, playground and lighted walking/jogging track.

SAN FELIPE Stephen F. Austin Golf Club (979) 627-9212 www.sfagolf.com Located at 1130 Park Road the amenities include an 18-hole golf course, PGA golf lessons, certified class “A” PGA professional, driving range, Pro Shop and custom club fitting.

Stephen F. Austin State Park (979) 885-3613 www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/stephen-f-austin Experience the nature of Texas’ first colony. Nestled on the banks of the Brazos River, the park provides the opportunity to get up close to nature. Located 30 minutes from the outskirts of Houston, this quiet and peaceful park is a nice escape from busy city life.

Come out for the day and enjoy six miles of hiking and biking trails, a picnic area or geocaching. Or spend the night, with a wide variety of campsites, including pull-through 30 amp full hook-up RV sites, and tent campsites. There is also a group campsite for up to 60 people, screened shelters, and a rustic ADAaccessible mini-cabin with a cedar interior. The park also offers a Screened Dining Hall with an outdoor tent camping area and other group facilities.

Jacqueline A. Cryan Memorial Park (979) 885-3511 This park is located at 1500 Miller Rd. The amenities include swimming pool, skate park, walking/jogging trail, picnic areas and fishing pond.

Joe Scranton Jr. Park (979) 885-3511 This park is located at 96 Daniels Street (east area of town). The amenities include baseball/softball field, playground equipment, basketball court, barbecue pits, covered picnic tables and restrooms.

Mark Frederick Memorial Park (979) 885-3511 Located at 131 Brookside Lane (southwest area of town). The amenities include basketball court, playground equipment and covered picnic tables.

Skate Texas (979) 627-7124 www.skatetexas.com Located at 3701 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 370. Skate Texas is a family owned and operated roller-skating facility. Having been in the business for over 20 years, they are excited to bring a one-of-a-kind family entertainment facility to Sealy, Texas. The mission is to provide an opportunity for families and friends to relax and enjoy themselves in a safe and clean environment.

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site (979) 885-2181 www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/san-felipe-de-austinstate-historic-site Commemorating the location where, in 1823, Stephen F. Austin established a headquarters for his colony in Mexican Texas, San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site and new museum share the stories of early settlers in this region. Today, visitors can walk in the footsteps of these early pioneers at what was the social, economic, and political center of American emigration to Texas before independence.

San Felipe de Austin didn’t survive the war for Texas independence-it was burned by its own residents as they evacuated during the Runaway Scrape of 1836.

Texas Premier Sporting Arms (979) 627-7827 or (713) 826-1981 www.texaspremiersportingarms.com Texas Premier Sporting Arms is a family owned and Aggie operated shooting range and club, located just 25 minutes west of Katy and five miles from I-10. Services include A well run, beautiful facility, open seven days a week, three sporting clay courses, two 5-Stands, asphalt roads, golf cart rental (must call ahead to reserve a cart), easy, straight-forward pricing, an on-site event planner with 10 years planning experience, 50’X80’ pavilion with a Big Ass Fan – it seats 400 guests; located between large oak trees for a beautiful scenic view with a large built-in fan for comfort on those hot days, partial advertising for events through Texas Premier website and numerous social media pages, registration assistance for events and instruction.

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B&PW Park (979) 885-3511 This park is located at 1008 Main Street. The parks amenities include T-ball field, baseball fields (3) softball field, playground equipment, basketball court, tennis courts, fishing lake, walking and jogging track, pavilion, covered picnic tables, soccer field and restrooms.

Abe & Irene Levine Family Park (979) 885-3511 Located at 406 Main Street (centrally located, across the street from City Hall). The amenities include playground equipment, gazebo, pavilion, sand volleyball courts, splash pad, covered picnic tables and restrooms.

City of Wallis Nature Park (979) 478-6712 This park is located at 7111 Commerce Street. The amenities include picnic area, table, benches and BBQ pits. It is open to the public during daylight hours only.

Mynarik Park (979) 478-6712 This park is located at 6340 Highway 60. The amenities include pavilion, playground equipment, walking/hiking trails, catch and release fishing pond, picnic area, table, benches and BBQ pits.

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Places to Eat BELLVILLE 22 North Holland Restaurant 22 North Holland Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-3000 Bellville Fish-N-Chips 1402 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-270-5050 Bellville Meat Market 36 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5782 Birdies Deli & Co 106 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-270-5006 Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant 412 East Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-3239 Cochran Grill 10711 Highway 159 East Bellville, TX 77418 (281) 728-7108 Dairy Queen-Bellville 421 East Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-3661 Deja Moo Café 11942 Highway 159 West Bellville, TX 77418 979-357-2897 El Jimador Mexican Grill 864 East Hill Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5200 Farm to Market Produce Company 128 East Palm Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-3679 Galileo’s Mexican Grill 1220 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-1906 Golden Pagoda Chinese Restaurant 201 East Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-9754 Joe’s Italian Grill 1216 Highway 159 East Bellville, TX 77418 979-270-5068 K & L Soul Food 20 North Mathews Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-9788

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Newman’s Bakery 504 East Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-9804 Pancho Villa Mexican Food 841 South Loop 497 Road Kenney, TX 77452 979-451-9988 Pizza Hut-Bellville 380 West Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-9480

CAT SPRING Cross Road Tavern 12716 FM 1094 Road Cat Spring, TX 78933 979-357-4808 FRYDEK Ermis Double E Grocery 10108 FM 1458 Frydek, TX 77474 979-885-6556 INDUSTRY

Snowflake Donuts 209 East Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-1222

Country Girl Kitchen 9324 FM 109 Industry, TX 78944 979-357-2897

Sonic Drive In-Bellville 716 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-8303

Lindemann Store 7745 Ernst Parkway Industry, TX 78944 979-357-2121

Subway-Bellville 800 West Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-5855 The Bellville Perk 538 West Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-270-9604 The Gathery, Coffee + Eat House 103 East Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-921-1885 The Hill Restaurant 758 West Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-3607 The Kenney Store 811 South Loop 497 Kenney, TX 77452 979-865-2404 The ‘Shell’ Burger at Texaco 1216 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-3849 Time To Chill Daiquiris to Go 31 North Mathews Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-413-8203

KENNEY Pancho Villa Mexican Food 841 South Loop 497 Road Kenney, TX 77452 979-451-9988 The Kenney Store 811 South Loop 497 Kenney, TX 77452 979-865-2404 NEW ULM Hometown Hardware Deli 1233 FM 109 New Ulm, TX 78950 979-992-3342 J & J Pavilion 713 Taylor Street New Ulm, TX 78950 979-992-3400 Texas Star Café 24131 Bastrop Street New Ulm, TX 78950 979-992-3522 Tin Lizzie’s 639 Taylor Street New Ulm, TX 78950 979-992-3802 SEALY

Trump Burger 233 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-270-5062

Bertalotto’s Pizza 979-885-7000 111 B North Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-7000

Uncle Bill’s Pizza 786 West Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-8589

Betsy’s Bakery & Café 125 2nd Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-627-9079

Yani’s Steak House 1416 South Front Street Bellville, TX 77418 979-865-8401

Burger King 2007 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-6432

Visitor’s Guide

Carl’s Jr. 6709 Highway 90 Sealy, TX 77474 979-732-2986

Hinze’s BBQ & Catering 2101 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-7808

Sonic Drive In 1736 Highway 36 Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-6283

Cazadores Mexican Grill & Bar 210 Gebhardt Road Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-3211 Chicken Express 2211 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 979-256-1438

Jack in the Box 2367 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-6202 Jin’s Asian Café 2220 Higheay 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-7666

Subway 310 Overcreek Way Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-6500

China Buffet 230 Moody Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-0999 Creekmore’s Sports Bar 3797 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-7237 Cross Road Tavern 12176 FM 1094 Sealy, TX 77474 979-357-4808 Dairy Queen - Sealy 1902 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-3592 Dippin Donuts 418 Highway 90 Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-7841

Kathy’s Korner 9027 SE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 979-987-6077 Los Amigos Mexican Food 101 5th Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-1126 McDonald’s 1724 Highway 36 Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-4132 Mesquite Mexican Grill 117 West Front Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-627-7480 Pizza Hut 221 Gebhardt Road Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-7447

Subway 2302 Highway 36 Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-0077 Subway 5168 I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-2401 Subway 6023 FM 3538 Road Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-6277 Tacos Tortas Palma 920 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 7747 346-365-7022 Taqueria Panchitas 228 East Front Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-472-1454 The Chill 203 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-859-2101

Domino’s Pizza 2303 Highway 36, STE A Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-0100

Prasek’s Hillje Smokehouse 2949 SW I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 979-627-6027

Donut Palace 130 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-3031

River Hills Seafood 6025 FM 3538 Road Sealy, TX 77474 979-627-7100

Tony’s Family Restaurant 1629 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-4140

El Comal Mexican Restaurant 2254 Highway 36 North Sealy, TX 77474 979-627-7163

Saddleback Saloon Bar & Grill 207 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-7346

Whataburger 2013 Highway 36 Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-4101

Ernesto’s Mexican Restaurant 2350 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 979-627-9201

Sealy Country Market 117 North Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-6333

Graze & Peace Charcuterie 318 2nd Street Sealy, TX 77474 512-298-9228 Hartz Chicken Buffett 2350 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-6038 Herrera’s Mexican Restaurant 1702 Highway 90 West, STE B Sealy, TX 77474 979-627-9266

Sealy Country Market #2 856 Highway 90 East Sealy, TX 77474 979-627-0055 Sealy Nutrition 203 Meyer Street, STE 300 Sealy, TX 77474 Sealy Truck Stop 5058 I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-6636

The SlussShack 203 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 979-231-9770

WALLIS Elan #3 6607 Commerce Street Wallis, TX 77485 979-478-6241 Las Flores Mexican Restaurant 5903 Commerce Street Wallis, TX 77485 979-478-2909 Subway Restaurant 6607 Commerce Street Wallis, TX 77485 979-478-7570

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