A part of Austin's Grant in 1821; created the municipality of Mina, 1834; became the County of Mina in the Republic of Texas, 1836. Name changed to "Bastrop," December 18, 1837, in honor of Felipe Enrique Neri, Baron de Bastrop, 1770-1829, Land Commissioner of Austin's Colony. Member of the Congress of Coahuila and Texas. Bastrop, the County Seat.

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