The Texas Independence Trail Region is a visitor friendly way to experience Texas' struggle for independence and its years as a sovereign republic.
Mission Statement: Through education and promotion, the Texas Independence Trail Region will preserve and enhance historical and cultural resources as a heritage tourism destination in order to foster regional economic development.
Vision Statement: The Texas Independence Trail Region looks to perpetuate and present the story of Texas' independence in order to develop the cultural and heritage resources.
The region incorporaties 28 counties along the South Eastern area of Texas. It reaches from Liberty (east of Houston) along the Gulf Coast to Refugio (south of Victoria) to San Antonio (Bexar County) into the west and to Washington and Bastrop counties in the north.
We encourage travelers to experience the spirit of the Texas through the story, our fight, for independence. The events that make up the saga for Texas' independence are some of the most legendary events told and recognized throughout the world.
The larger than life images of Texas explorers, heroes and settlers such as, Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston and Davy Crokett resonate throughout this region, state, country and beyond.
Travelers have a wealth of options to relive this dynamic history and to learn more about the men and women who settled this vast land, to understand the origins of the grand impression this state imprints on residents and visitors alike.