Welcome to Groesbeck Texas
The Friendly
City---A Great Place to Live and Work!
Welcome to Groesbeck's official web site.
Dedicated as a townsite by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad
in 1869, Groesbeck is named for Abraham Groesbeeck, one of its
directors. Located centrally in the area between Houston, Austin,
and the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex, The Groesbeck area has built an
economy long based on agriculture which has recently expanded to
various mining enterprises, small manufacturing industries, and
recreational and tourist attractions.
We are 30 miles from both IH35 and IH45, Texas's two main
interstate highways.
Whether you are a resident or a former resident, a business friend,
a visitor or just curious about our community, we invite you to
explore our Web site to discover what makes Groesbeck, the friendly
city, a great place to live and work!
Because of its central location, Groesbeck offers all of the
necessary amenities to a family while providing the security of a
small town. In addition the area offers many recreational
facilities, such as Ft. Parker and Lake Limestone, which provide
relaxation for its citizens and tourists. In addition, its rich
history is preserved in the many historical sites in the area. Old
Ft. Parker was the site of the kidnapping of Cynthia Ann Parker,
who later became the mother of Quanah Parker, the last Comanche
chief. The Confederate Reunion Grounds provided the location for
many county-wide activities and is preserved today. It is also home
of Limestone County's "Million Dollar Courthouse."