Grimes County
Origin of the Name
Grimes County was named after Jesse Grimes (1788–1866), who was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and an early settler of the future county.
Grimes County
County Details
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County Seat Anderson
Established 1846
Population 29,268
Median Age 40.1
Land Area 787.47 sq mi
Water Area 14.14 sq mi
Total Area 801.6 sq mi
Percent Urban 25.48%
Percent Rural 74.52%
Latitude, Longitude 30.4830° N, 95.9833° W