Hallettsville Texas is located in Lavaca County, on the Lavaca River at the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and alternate U.S. Highway 90A, eighty miles southeast of Austin. The town is named for one of the first settlers in the area, John Hallett, who received a land grant from Stephen F. Austin in 1831. Most of the population that eventually settled in Hallettsville in the late nineteenth century immigrated from Czechoslovakia and Germany. In 1887 the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway came to town, and soon Hallettsville became the principal trading center and shipping point for area farmers and ranchers. The present courthouse, built in 1897, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Things to do in Hallettsville
City Park
Park features many activities including tennis courts, basketball courts, walking Path, jogging, baseball, softball, soccer fields meeting facilities, and a nine hole golf course
Cole Theatre
Movies and more at the Cole Theatre. Call for shows and times. Located at 207 E. Second Call 361-798-4569 for more information.
French Simpson Memorial Library
The library includes an historical photo collection of the area. Also has an extensive genealogy department. Located at 705 E. Fourth Street Call 361-798-3243 for more information.
Historical Lavaca County Courthouse
Main Street, Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Call 361-798 2662 for more information.
Lavaca Historical Museum
Located at 413 N. Main. Tours by appointment. Call 361-798-4113 for more information.
Lay-Bozka House
Also known as the "Wedding Cake House", the Lay-Bozka house was built in 1878-1882 by B. J. E. Dietz at cost of $4,750 for Dr. James E. Lay, local physician and Civil War veteran. Native stone walls are 18 to 24 inches thick. Mansard roof. Windows of variant designs and sizes. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968. Located at 205 Fair Winds or 90A, south side of intersection with Hackberry Street, Hallettsville
Sheridan Splashway Family Waterpark
Tube down Mystery River, cool the kids off at Kiddie Kove, or slide down Hurricane Hill. Fun for the whole family. Located just 15 minutes east of Hallettsville on Hwy 90A Call 979-234-7718 for more information.