Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site

If you are interested in Texas history, you will love this place (Fri-Sat-Sun)

We are very interested in historical sites and learning more about how people lived before us. Our visit far exceeded our expectations because we did not expect a guided tour from someone as knowledg...

Informative Return Visit

Earlier this month I received an email from the Texas Historical Commission which contained a list of events in Texas. One of the events listed was a presentation at the Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, Tex...

Early Texas History Brought to Life

While off the beaten path, the Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas, is a place well worth visiting for people who are interested in Texas history. The Fanthorp Inn, own...

Truly a "Not-to-be-Missed" Historical Site!

This hidden gem, located at the end of a dead-end road, is a fascinating step back in time to the 1850s. The inn is free to visit, though donations are welcome. Our guide, Chandler, brought history ...

Life during 1830's travel

We were the only two people visiting this site on a recent Sunday during Covid so we scored a personal tour by Adam. Another reviewer (Joan W) gave a great recap of the Inn so read that for great deta...