Navasota, Texas
Navasota is a city of 8,542 people in Brazos County, Texas, founded in 1822.
Why visit Navasota
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Navasota
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Navasota
Navasota is a city primarily in Grimes County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,643 at the 2020 census. In 2005, the Texas Legislature designated Navasota as the "Blues Capital of Texas" in honor of the late Mance Lipscomb, a Navasota native and blues musician. A sliver of Navasota is in Brazos County, which is part of the Bryan–College Station metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Navasota, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks20
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes11
Mallett Brothers Barbeque & Grill
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.3 mi
9339 State Highway 6, Navasota
The Western Steakhouse & Dancehall
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.2 mi
9524 State Highway 6 Loop South, Navasota
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
1605 East Washington Avenue, Navasota
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken · 1.4 mi
9319 Highway 90 South, Navasota
Mo-We 10:00-23:00; Th-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
9249 Highway 90 South, Navasota
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.2 mi
1695 East Washington, Navasota
Mo-We 08:00-22:00; Th 14:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
History
The French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, who was misguided in his 1687 attempt to locate the Mississippi River and trying to find his way back to French-held lands near the Great Lakes, came through the area that would become Navasota, where he was murdered by one of his men. After numerous voyages, explorations of the Mississippi River valley, and trading ventures and several mutinies, La Salle's bones are believed to have found their resting place in the Navasota Valley.
Originally called Hollandale after Francis Holland who first settled the area in 1822, Navasota was situated within two Montgomery County land grants. Grimes County was created in 1846 but it would take the forward thinking of James Nolan and others like him before it would renamed Navasota in 1854. The origin of the name Navasota has been debated by many over the years. Some speculate it's a native American phrase meaning "prickly pear" while others lean toward "muddy waters," referring to the nearby Navasota and Brazos Rivers.
From the History section of Navasota, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
The Western RV Park
Campground · 1.2 mi
9524 State Highway 6 Loop South, Navasota
Churches and places of worship2
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 1.3 mi
400 Ivy Street, Navasota
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy
309 North Lasalle Street, Navasota
Map of Navasota
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 49°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 56°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington Sp (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Brazos County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-06-11: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Easterwood Airport (CLL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- College Station 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Hempstead 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Montgomery 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Pine Island 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Brenham 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Magnolia 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Waller 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Bryan 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Somerville 26 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Pinehurst 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Navasota commercial historic district 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Smith hotel navasota 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Lewis J Wilson Building Navasota Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Mickelborough Building Navasota Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- The Leake Building Navasota Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Navasota Cedar Creek Retaining Walls, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Navasota Texas City Hall, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Navasota La Salle Statue, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- The Terrell House Navasota Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Navasota Football Field, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Navasota ISD Administration Building, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Navasota Old Gymnasium, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Navasota Swimming Pool Bathhouse, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Navasota Swimming Pool Exit, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Navasota Municipal Swimming Pool, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Robert A Horlock House Navasota Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- UPRR 3985 Crossing River at Navasota Tx - panoramio, Lobster1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Pacific 844 crossing the Navasota River, Navasota, Texas, 11 36 am October 29, 2012 (8136819751), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 1015 (10929529576), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 1019 (10929749503), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- De la Salle, Doylewelborn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Steele house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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