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  Sunday, September 07, 2008

WELCOME TO HISTORIC MATAGORDA

 
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MATAGORDA AREA CHAMBER GUIDE

Matagorda, Texas is the 3rd oldest town in Texas, established in 1827 by Elias R. Wightman, one of Stephen F. Austin's early surveyors. At the time, this area belonged to Mexico.  Afraid that the French and Native American Indians would take over the territory, the Mexican government hired Stephen F. Austin, to bring colonists to the area.  In exchange for free land grants, the colonists had to become Mexican citizens and Catholics.  In 1828 Wightman journeyed to his native state of New York and one year later arrived back in Matagorada with a colony of 60 immigrants (50 from New York and 10 from New Orleans).

Matagorda flourished and by 1834 had a population of 1400.  As the second largest port in Texas, Matagorda developed transportation and industry.  Immigrants by the hundreds disembarked at this port to take up land grants.  The oldest house in Matagorada County still stands.  Built in 1832 by early colonist Samuel R. Fisher, the current owners welcome tours of the house and operate as a Bed & Breakfast.

The Matagorda Historical Society, the Matagorda County Historical Commission and the Matagorda County Museum are all active organizations that support the preservation of Texas history in this area.

 
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