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Coldspring, Texas 77331
A beautiful little town...full of natural beauty. Visitors and residents alike enjoy lush green landscape and cool forest areas in abundance. Historians says the town was originally named "Coonskin" when it was founded in 1847. However, there are some old timers in Coldspring who say the Coonskin name was never used. Historical markers around the area tell its history.
Coldspring is the county seat of San Jacinto County. San Jacinto County is named after the river that traverses it and shares its name with the Battle of San Jacinto which gave Texas it's independence. Coldspring offers local and nearby restaurants, motels and overnight facilities. Houston, the 4th largest metropolitan center in the United States, is approximately 55 miles to the south and has major health centers and tourist attractions such as the Johnson Space Center and world class business and shopping districts.
Coldspring is approximately 45 minutes to the north of Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Houston Hobby (HOU) is just south of downtown Houston.