The History of Bastrop Texas

One of the earliest settlements in inland Texas, Bastrop was located at the intersection of the Colorado River and the Old San Antonio Road. The settlement, originally called Mina, was first settled in the late 1820’s.

Soon after the Revolution, the town was incorporated. Its name was changed to Bastrop, in honor of Baron de Bastrop, an official of the Mexican government credited with aiding Moses and Stephen Austin in securing land grants and enabling the colonization of Texas before the Revolution.


About Lyman

Lyman Hardeman has held a deep interest in Texas history. He spent his youth in College Station, Texas and received a degree in Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M in 1966. In 1995, Lyman created Lone Star Junction, a popular Texas history website that later merged with TexasProud.com. Lyman is a life member of the Texas State Historical Association and the author of Texas A&M The First 25 Years.