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Caldwell, Texas

Founded in 1840, Caldwell has been the seat of two counties. Before Burleson County was organized in 1846, Caldwell was the seat of Milam County. It was named for Mathew "Old Paint" Caldwell, a noted frontiersman and signer of Texas Declaration of Independence. In the 1850s, the town was a rendezvous for west-bound immigrants, and had one of finest hotels on Old San Antonio Road. One of state's best country inns is still located in Caldwell.

Today, the city is primarily a rural trade center for surrounding farms and ranches with diversified industry, including manufacturing service and technology. Caldwell has been named "Kolache Capital of Texas" by the state legislature, and is on the Presidential Corridor linking the George Herbert Walker Bush presidential library in Bryan/College Station with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library in Austin.

Caldwell lies on Texas 36, a segment of the Ports to Plains Highway connecting the state's heartland to coastal ports. Bed and breakfast accommodations are offered in some of the historic buildings.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Things to do near Caldwell, TX

Bogey's Par 3 Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Amon G. Carter Fishing

The best time to catch largemouth bass is in the spring and fall. These are two very different lakes. The old side stays mudd...

Prestonwood Country Club -Creek

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Stone Works Climbing Gym features a 110-ft. grain silo converted into a climbing wall. Climbing facilities for beginner, inte...

Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and Children's Learning Center

Located at Ameriquest Field in Arlington, this 17,000 sq. ft. baseball museum features baseball uniforms, balls, equipment, p...