Giddings in Lee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

City of Giddings

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

1. City of Giddings Marker

Inscription.

County seat of Lee County. Named for Jabez D. Giddings (1814-78), of Washington County, one of four brothers from Pennsylvania who were Texas transportation pioneers and business leaders.

The town was established as a shipping point when Houston & Texas Central Railroad (in which J. D. Giddings was a stockholder) reached here in 1871. A second and third railroad (San Antonio & Aransas Pass, 1889, and Hearne & Brazos Valley, 1913) increased city's prestige. Commission form government was adopted in 1913. A diversified economy developed.

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8152.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 30° 10.856′ N, 96° 56.258′ W. Marker is in Giddings, Texas, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 77) and East Richmond Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 East Richmond Street, Giddings TX 78942, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Milton Garrett York, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Giddings (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Lee County (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); General Robert E. Lee / Colonel Robert E. Lee (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fletcher Home (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); J. D. Giddings Lodge No. 280, A. F. & A. M. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Giddings.

Also see . . . Giddings, TX - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on May 22, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

2. City of Giddings Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.