These Are the First Towns Ever Founded in Texas And They Still Stand Today

Let’s take a second to appreciate the real OGs of Texas. You know, towns that were here before Buc-ee’s, before brisket was religion, and yes, even before Texas was, well… Texas. These places were getting settled when folks were still riding horses everywhere because they had to, not because of the fun of it.

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Where Are The Oldest Towns In Texas?

We’re talking Presidio (founded in 1535), Ysleta, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, San Antonio, Goliad, Gonzales, Bastrop, and Liberty. These towns helped shape the state we know and love today, and each one has a story worth hearing and streets worth walking.

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From river crossings to old missions, every one of these towns has roots deep enough to make your grandma’s peach tree jealous. And what’s cool is that they’ve still got charm, character, and in some cases, haunted saloons like what you might find in Goliad, Texas.

Scroll through the gallery below and see which of these trailblazing Texas towns you want to visit next.

Whether you’re a Texas history buff or just looking for a weekend getaway with some serious historical street cred, check out some of these historic towns that were listed in the gallery on your next visit to the Lone Star State.

Some of these spots are small, but all of them are mighty proof that the Lone Star spirit was alive and kicking long before skyscrapers and SpaceX.