Named for Texas legend Sam Houston, Houston County spans 1,658 square miles of East Texas Piney Woods. The county seat of Crockett boasts a charming historic downtown, the Texas State Railroad, and friendly local eateries, while Grapeland, Kennard, Lovelady, and Trinity deliver genuine small-town living just 90 minutes from Houston.
Loblolly pine plantations and productive cattle ranches drive the local economy, supported by a handful of energy wells that nod to the region’s oil heritage. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the Davy Crockett National Forest for hunting whitetail deer and turkey, paddle the headwaters of the Trinity River, or explore miles of gravel forest roads.
