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Granbury is truly one of Texas’ secret gems. Nestled with the Brazos River Valley, amid undulating hills and rich farm land, Granbury offers something for everyone: scenery, history, architecture, hometown charm, and an atmosphere that promotes strong relationships among friends and neighbors. Residents enjoy getting together throughout the year for community celebrations and outdoor recreation. Popular annual festivals in Granbury include General Granbury's Birthday Celebration and Bean Cook-Off, a Fourth of July celebration, a Civil War re-enactment, the Harvest Moon Festival, the Country Christmas Lighted Parade, the Christmas Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes, and the Enchanted Forest. In between these events, locals can enjoy great shopping, charming cafes, wineries, live arts performances, and a wealth of outdoor and water-oriented recreational activities.

Hood County was formed in 1866. It was named for Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood of the Confederate Army. Granbury was named in honor of General Hiram Bronson Granbury, also of the Confederate Army. The Comanche, Lipan, Apache and Kiowa tribes lived in the area long before the first settlers arrived. Comanche Peak is the highest point in Hood County at 1,229 feet above sea level. A former sacred meeting place for the Comanche Indians, it was named after the tribe.

The first European settlers of the Hood County area were farmers raising cotton, oats, corn, cattle and horses. They faced frequent raids by the natives, who were especially intent on stealing the farmer’s horses. Today, about 50% of the land in Hood County is used for farm and ranch. The county is a leader in pecan production. Other principal crops include hay, wheat, oats and peanuts. The primary livestock is cattle, raised for both meat and milk.

Early settlers of Granbury proper included Elizabeth Crockett, widow of frontiersman Davy Crockett, and the Nutt brothers. Descendants of the Crocketts and Nutts still live in Hood County today. Granbury prospered as the trading center for much of north central Texas, marketing pecans, peanuts, peaches, grains, and cotton. Reunion Park was established in honor of returning Civil War veterans and was used as an arena for trading and auctioning livestock.

The Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway came through Granbury in 1887. The railroad stimulated construction and a surge in population growth. In 1969, a dam was built across the Brazos River at De Cordova Bend, creating Lake Granbury. The town built marinas, housing developments and shopping centers to serve the increasing number of residents.

Visitors to Granbury can get a glimpse into the town’s history by visiting one of the many restored 19th century buildings. The restored opera house features music and theatre productions today. In addition, the town’s original red brick train depot houses Granbury’s Genealogical Museum. These and other outstanding examples of 19th-century architecture are identified with state historical markers.

Granbury residents will find plenty of fun and excitement all year round in the forms of community celebrations and outdoor recreation. Popular annual festivals in Granbury include General Granbury's Birthday Celebration and Bean Cook-Off, a Fourth of July celebration, a Civil War re-enactment, the Harvest Moon Festival, the Country Christmas Lighted Parade, the Christmas Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes, and the Enchanted Forest. In addition, an updated city park/recreational area on the lake with biking and walking paths along the river will be constructed the near future.

Acton is five miles east of Granbury. It is the oldest known settlement in Hood County. There were reports of surveyors working in the area as early as 1845. Charles Barnard, one of the first settlers, built a trading post on the Brazos River to trade with the nearby Indians. In the mid-1850s, Elizabeth Crockett, second wife of Davy Crockett, moved to the 320 acres granted to the widow by the state for her husband’s military service. She is buried in Acton Cemetery and the Crockett plot was later proclaimed a state park - the smallest in Texas at .006 acres. Acton received its name in 1861, when a post office was established.