City of Bastrop seal. City of Bastrop Preservation of the past,
combined with progress for the future.
Animated photograph of Main Street, Bastrop in 1914, turning into Main Street photograph , 2002.
Downtown Bastrop, corner of Main and Pine Streets.
1914 photo: courtesy of the Bastrop County Historical Society
2002 photo: courtesy of Michal Hubbard of the Corporate Camera.

The City of Bastrop: among the oldest towns in Texas!
Settled in 1804. Established in 1832. Incorporated in 1837.


Learn more about Bastrop from former City Councilmember
Dr. Neil Gurwitz and his unique website,
bastroptexas.net .

Bastrop History | Bastrop Videos

Bastrop History Museum | Bastrop in the 1950's

Bastrop Old Town Visitor Center

Bastrop Photo Tour | Downtown Bastrop Tour

Classic Cars Tour Main Street


Learn about Bastrop County history from the
TX GenWeb Project.

Bastrop Downtown Map 1885 (with current photos)

Bastrop County Photos

Learn about Bastrop history from one of our local historians,
Ernest Simmons.

Learn about Bastrop history books, Bastrop Advertiser archives and public records on microfilm by contacting the Bastrop Public Library.

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