Region: Prairies and Lakes
Seguin, one of the oldest towns in Texas, was founded in 1838 by a group of
Rangers and named in honor of Juan N. Seguin, a distinguished Mexican-Texan. In
the late 1800s, many German immigrants settled here, and cotton was king. An oil
boom in the 1930s financed a legacy of handsome Depression-era public
facilities. The 26-square-block downtown historic district is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, with many buildings dating back to the
early 1900s and some as far back as the days of the Republic of Texas.
Be sure to visit the "World's Largest Pecan," a concrete statue on the
courthouse lawn that pays homage to a valuable local crop.
Self-guided tours pass hundreds of 19th- and 20th-century homes along
tree-lined streets. Information is available at the tourist information
center.
Annual events include the Guadalupe County Fair and Rodeo and the Pecan Fest
Heritage Days in October.