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Whether you are just passing through or if you stay
with us a while, we hope you enjoy Robertson County as much as the
people who live here. From the rolling hills to the cattle farms and
ranches to the fertile Brazos River bottom, there is something for
everyone to do in Robertson County.
| Conveniently located in central Texas, Robertson County
showcases some of Mother Nature's best works - dogwood trails,
wildflowers, homeowner gardens,
well-manicured lawns, & foliage.
Deer are abundant and the county is well known for its wild dove
population. Robertson County has lots of attractions to explore,
including the site of a ghost town. Visitors can hit the
links on a local golf course or take a leisurely stroll through
a quaint neighborhood.
Agricultural in nature, Brazos bottom cotton farms, cotton gins,
cattle farms/ranches, & other agri-businesses dot the local
landscape. Robertson County's major towns
include Bremond, Calvert, Franklin, and Hearne. |
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 Bremond
was named after Houston & Texas Central Railroad executive Paul
Bremond. Incorporated in 1870, Bremond and surrounding areas were
settled by large groups of Polish immigrants. St. Mary's Catholic
Church and Cemetery are evidence of these Polish settlers, whose rich
cultural heritage remains. |
 Known for its antique stores and Victorian
charm,
Calvert was named for planter Robert Calvert.
This former railroad terminus boasts one of the largest historic districts in the
country. Downtown Calvert and numerous blocks of its
residential district are listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. An 1895 pavilion graces Virginia Field Park. |
 Established
in 1872,
Franklin was originally named Morgan, but was later renamed
for Will Franklin, an early pioneer. Located on the International &
Great Northern Railroad, Franklin became the Robertson County seat of
government in 1879. Franklin exudes a rural, small town charm; its
historic buildings include a 1917 Carnegie Library. |
 Hearne is named for
Christopher Columbus Hearne. Incorporated in 1871, the
town later became the Crossroads of Texas when the Houston &
Texas Central and
International & Great Northern Railroad were built through
town. Sites of interest include an impressive
historic district, Depot, and Camp Hearne World War II Prisoner
Of War Camp. |
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Robertson County is 866
square miles in size. With a population density of only
18.7 residents per square mile, the county has lots of space
that could serve as a corporate headquarters/campus or
industrial site. Since Robertson County operates at a less
hectic pace than major urban centers, it is an ideal location
for couples, parents with kids, retirees, and others who want
to settle down and enjoy the good life. Escape the
hustle and bustle of big city life -
Come Home To
Robertson County!
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 County
business is still conducted in the 1882 Robertson County
Courthouse designed by noted architect Frederick Ernst
Ruffini, who also designed the accompanying prison. These buildings are located on Franklin's picturesque
courthouse square in the center of town. |
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