Giddings, Texas Travel Guide
Region: Prairies & Lakes
This town began as a railroad community in the 1870s, a time when most residents of Giddings were Wendish immigrants (Germans of Slavic descent). These founders later moved to the community of Serbin. Today Giddings remains a quiet railroad town, although oil production has taken over as the major economic activity.
Giddings is the seat of Lee County (courthouse, above).
Attractions
Fireman's Park. This park includes an RV park, picnic grounds, ballfield, rodeo grounds, and even an antique carousel. The carousel, restored by local residents, was left in Giddings during the Depression by a traveling carnival as a debt payment. Today it is operated only during city events. The park is located two miles west of Giddings on US 290.
Lee County Museum. This small museum across from the courthouse contains numerous localhistory displays. It is located in the former house of a pioneer doctor. Located at Grimes and Industry Streets. Open Tuesday and Friday afternoons only.
Festivals
May: Lee County Fair
Hotels
Map
Visitor Information
Giddings Chamber of Commerce
171 East Hempstead
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3455
