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About Bastrop County
The County is rich in history and natural beauty. Lake Bastrop, Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park and the Colorado River offer fishing, water activities and nature trails. Communities in the County offer their unique appeal to visitors. Whether it is a slice of watermelon at the McDade Watermelon Festival, a glimpse into the past at one of the many museums scattered throughout the County or a picnic at the new Cedar Creek Park, Bastrop County is a blend of the past and the present.
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Bastrop County
804 Pecan Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone: (512)332-7201
Fax: (512)581-7103
Bastrop County is one of the fastest growing counties, both in Texas and in the nation. While retaining a small town appeal, the projections indicate a county
population approaching 100,000 within a few years.
1. High Growth Area
2. Excellent Demographics
3. Great Visibility
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
927 Main Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone: (512)303-0558
Fax: (512)303-0305
Bastrop is a beautiful historic town nestled in "The Heart of the Lost Pines" of Central Texas.
Bastrop Old Town Visitor Center
1016 Main Street
Bastrop, Texas 78602
Telephone: (512) 303-0904
Cindye Wolford, Director
Located in the Old Main Street Lobby 1889 First National Bank Building. Open daily and admission is free. Visit the Bastrop Old Town Visitor Center and learn about Bastrop county history first hand. Operated
by the Bastrop County Historical Society.
Bastrop County Historical Society
Bastrop County Museum
702 Main Street, Bastrop Texas 78602
(512) 303 0057
a non-profit 501(c) (3) educational organization
Elgin Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 408 , Elgin TX 78621
114 Central Avenue
Phone 512-285-4515
Fax 512-281-3393
Elgin, a community rich in history, was established in 1872 around cotton and the railroads.Elgin is famous for the two products it has been making since 1882
- reliable bricks and delicious hot sausage.
Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 716
First St. and Main St.
Smithville, TX 78957
512-237-2313
Smithville is perhaps best known as the home of "Hope Floats" the 1998 movie starring Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr. and Gena Rowlands. It was also the location for "Tree of Life",
starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn, filmed in 2008.
Smithville Heritage Society Museum
602 Main Street
First St. and Main St.
Smithville, TX 78957
Operated by the Smithville Heritage Society, organized in 1975. A house built in 1908 houses the Heritage Society's collection of artifacts and archives. The museum is open
Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm.