Fayette County

Eclectic Fayette County offers a wide variety of places to visit and to settle down in! It is where the slow and steady small-town lifestyle meets the antique-loving, wine-drinking, party-throwing regime of the modern-day Traveler. Located between Highway 290 and Interstate 10, you can be on your way to Houston, Austin, or San Antonio with just a short, charming drive. Fayette County is home to multiple cities and communities including La Grange as the County seat, Round Top, Carmine, Fayetteville, Schulenburg, Flatonia, Ellinger, Ledbetter, Rutersville, Warda, Warrenton, and Winedale.

Fayette County is named for Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman, and American Revolutionary War hero. It was established in 1837 from land set aside by Colorado and Bastrop Counties and is home to more than a dozen historic properties, like Rutersville College, one of the first colleges in Texas, built-in 1840.

Whether you are looking for a day or week trip or plan to stay forever, Fayette county has something for you. The cultures of the original pioneers are evident today and have been proudly passed through the generations. Come witness the history, beauty, festivals, museums, concerts, antiques, and an annual County Fair in Fayette County, TX. 

Check out the Home Pages for our local communities at the bottom of this page!