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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.

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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