The Bastrop County Historical Commission has 12 partner organizations which compile the main historical records of the County. If you would like to read about our Public Libraries, CLICK HERE. Libraries can also be reached under Resources tab. (Information is still being compiled.)
Bastrop County Clerk’s Office
First floor, historic courthouse
803 Pine Street, Bastrop TX 78602
512-332-7234
www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/co.county_clerk
These records can be searched online but not the historical data at this time. Currently the land records go back to 1973 online, though official public archives start in 1837 when Bastrop County was established. Links to the online data can be found on the County Clerk page of the County website.
- Land Records
- Commissioner Court Minutes
- Probate Records
- Birth Records
- Death Records
- Plat Records
Bastrop County Historical Society
512-303-0057
www.bastropcountyhistoricalsociety.com
Bastrop County Genealogical Society
512-321-5441
www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
Elgin Historical Association
512-285-2000
elgindepot@gmail.com
McDade Historical Society
512-273-2566
Facebook: McDadeHS
Paige Historical Association
Rockne Historical Association
Facebook: RHARockne
Sayersville Historical Association
512-964-1602
Smithville Heritage Society
602 Main Street
Smithville TX 78957
512-629-2197
Facebook: TheSmithvilleHeritageSociety
The Smithville Heritage Society maintains the beautiful Heritage House Museum & Archives in the scenic Smithville Historic District. The mission of the Smithville Heritage Society is to preserve, protect and educate Smithville’s rich history.
Located in a Classic Revival, two-story 1908 house known as the Cox-Hyson House, Smithville Heritage House Museum & Archives features artifacts and local archives of Smithville, Texas history. Museum volunteers are happy to help you research Smithville area history, your family history, or history of homes and businesses in Smithville. They welcome the public for tours, research appointments, civic meetings in the museum and civic events.
The archives building, located at the back of the property, are open every Tuesday from 10-noon and also by appointment. President LeRoy Behrens is available at 512-629-2197 and at email smithvilleheritage@gmail.com.