Texas was an independent sovereign country from 1836 to 1845.
Fayette County was established in 1837.         La Grange was incorporated in 1850.
Round Top was incorporated in 1870.

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For Round Top to maintain the dignity of being an incorporated city, Round Top must pay for a great many public services which could have been turned over to the county government.  

The town incorporated in 1870. 
Round  Top Rifle Association formed in 1873. 
Do-Your-Duty Club was founded in 1935.  

These three organizations keep the town the pleasant, self-sufficient place it is.
Information courtesy of Margie Wells
Round Top - Town Hall today - ​built 1926
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