The more adventuresome hiker may continue along the 3-mile trail to four other overlooks offering spectacular views of the Crabtree Creek Falls and lovely vistas of the Tye River Valley. From the upper falls, the trail follows the creek another 1.2 miles to the Crabtree Meadows. Open dawn to dusk.
In 1875 B. A. Shepherd, a Houston banker and land speculator watched the plans of the proposed Houston, East and West Texas Railroad. Sheperd had a townsite platted in anticipation and even included a depot. Shepherd, Texas Area Destinations: San Jacinto County Towns.
Goliad County (/ Ë É¡ oÊ l i Ã¦ d / GOH-lee-ad) is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population is 7,210. Its county seat is Goliad. The county is named for Father Miguel Hidalgo; Goliad is an anagram, minus the silent H. The county was created in 1836 and organized the next year.