McLennan County, Texas Genealogy

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History
The area was originally part of the Robertson Colony but was occupied exclusively by Waco Indians in the 1802's and 1830's. A trading post was set up near the present site of Waco in 1842.

Parent County
1850--McLennan County was created 22 January 1850 from Milam, Limestone, and Navarro Counties. County seat: Waco

Populated Places
Cities: Bellmead, Beverly Hills, Bruceville-Eady, Gholston, Hewitt, Lacy-Lakeview, Leroy, Lorena, Mart, McGregor, Robinson, Ross, Waco, West, Woodway.

Towns: Crawford, Moody, Commanche Springs, Tours

Neighboring Counties

 * Bell
 * Bosque
 * Coryell
 * Falls
 * Hill
 * Limestone

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog