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Trinity County, Texas

Pioneer dreams live in Trinity County. Giant pines, ribbons of rivers and streams, abundant wildlife and a down to earth way of life exist here. If you wonder what it would be like to hear nothing but the sound of the trees rustling in the evening breeze - Trinity County is the place for you. By modern terms, it almost seems untouched and in many ways it is just as appealing as it was to those early pioneers who laid claim to it. Trinity County - close enough to the big city to enjoy it but far enough away to not hear, see or feel rushed.

 

County Connections

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County of Trinity | City of Trinity | Trinity County Chamber of Commerce | Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

 

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County Features

  • Trinity County is located between two major north-south corridors. Interstate 45, which links Houston and Dallas, is just to the west and is within about 16 miles from the county's southern end. U.S. 59, which is the proposed route of the Interstate 69 extension through Texas, lies within 10-20 miles of the eastern and northern boundaries of the county. Cities outside of Trinity County but within a short driving distance include Huntsville, Lufkin, Livingston, Crockett and Houston.
  • Lake Country Inn, Highway 19, Trinity - (936) 594-3526
  • Lake Livingston KOA, 207 Port Blvd (Hwy 356), Trinity -
    (800) 562-5714, Fax (936) 594-4210
  • Freedomshores Marina and RV Park
  • Outback Campground
  • Marina Village Resort
  • Blanche K. Werner Library, PO Box 1168, 203 Prospect Street, Trinity, Texas 75862 (936) 594-2087, Fax (936) 594-9513. Library hours: Monday-Friday, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Ethel R. Reese Public Library located in the Rock Building on the Courthouse Square in Groveton. (936) 642-2483
  • Trinity County Museum, 450 First Street, Groveton, Texas 75845 (936) 642-0242 Open Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. -3 p.m. The Museum offers a nice historical collection of Trinity County artifacts as well as a recently added genealogical and historical research library. Volunteers from the Trinity County Historical Commission operate the Museum and maintain the Rootsweb.com genealogical website for those interested in finding ancestors in Trinity County.
  • Texas Historical Landmarks (RTHL): Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton, the Riverside Swinging Bridge (located over the Trinity River at the Trinity/Walker County line) and Trinity's Old Red School House.
  • Veteran's Memorial Bridge crosses the Trinity River on Highway 19, connecting the communities of Trinity and Riverside. The old Highway 19 Span Bridge, one of few remaining in existence, has been preserved and designated an RTHL. When crossing the new 4-lane bridge coming into Trinity County you may view the Riverside Swinging Railroad Bridge to the east and the old Span Bridge to the west.

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  • Westwood Shores Golf Club and Pro Shop - (936) 594-9172
  • Lake Estates Golf Club - (936) 594-2583
  • Whispering Pines Golf Club - (936) 594-4980
  • From hunting to fishing, Trinity County has a great deal to offer the outdoorsman. The county borders the 90,000-acres Lake Livingston reservoir on the southeast while 67,000 acres of the Davy Crockett National Forest lies within the northeastern part of the county.
  • Do you have those pioneer dreams? Do you sit in the din and congestion of a city and wonder how you can get out of the hustle and bustle of noise and pollution and live a simpler life? Do you wonder how you are going to make ends meet when you retired with the high cost of living? Do you want to buy a home or start a business but just can't afford it? Trinity County is waiting for you to explore the possibilities. Beautiful scenery, affordable living, clean air, great fishing, good schools and churches, and untapped business opportunities. Trinity County is centered in the midst of Texas history and the splendor of Texas Forest Country. Be a modern-day pioneer and stake your claim on a new life in a timeless frontier.

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Last Updated: 07/05/2008 4:53 am