Fanthorp Inn began as a two-room cedar log dogtrot cabin in 1834, when Texas was still part of Mexico. By 1850 it grew to the 17 room complex you can see today. English immigrant, Henry Fanthorp petitioned Stephen F Austin for permission to settle in Austin's colony upon his arrival to Texas in 1832. He bought 1,100 acres and built his house in 1834 on the road that crossed his land, thus bringing travelers to his door immediately. Henry Fanthorp was appointed postmaster by the provisional Texas government in 1835, and saw the advantage of offering other services and goods to his frequent visitors. Within time, Fanthorp's Inn became a well-known stopping place for both travelers and the community.
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Hours
Friday to Sunday
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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Tickets
Free
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Programs
Public Tours
Living History Programs
Special Events
Group Tours
School Programs
See the site
![Fanthorp Inn under a tree with a white picket fence in front](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_02.jpg?h=573eaab8&itok=A5LkBsVo)
![Newspaper laying on a bed with glasses on top](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_03.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=ppmBfLQq)
![Small table and chairs in front of a window](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_04.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=TBwvJYto)
![Small table and chairs with a checkerboard](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_05.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=RgRrgDx3)
![Bedroom with fireplace](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_06.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=q3lDgCKv)
![Desk in the corner of a bedroom](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_07.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=Ul2acAFO)
![Dining table with a dinner setting](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_08.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=jQzyfFWq)
![Walkway leading to Fanthorp Inn](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_01.jpg?h=d3124f9d&itok=MZna5bra)
![Fanthorp Inn under a tree with a white picket fence in front](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_02.jpg?h=573eaab8&itok=A5LkBsVo)
![Newspaper laying on a bed with glasses on top](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_03.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=ppmBfLQq)
![Small table and chairs in front of a window](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_04.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=TBwvJYto)
![Small table and chairs with a checkerboard](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_05.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=RgRrgDx3)
![Bedroom with fireplace](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_06.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=q3lDgCKv)
![Desk in the corner of a bedroom](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_07.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=Ul2acAFO)
![Dining table with a dinner setting](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_08.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=jQzyfFWq)
![Walkway leading to Fanthorp Inn](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_01.jpg?h=d3124f9d&itok=MZna5bra)
![Fanthorp Inn under a tree with a white picket fence in front](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_02.jpg?h=573eaab8&itok=QoFpoT1-)
Plan Your Visit
Fanthorp Inn is open for public tours Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and for group tours (by reservation) and school events.
![Dining table with a dinner setting](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/Fanthorp%20Inn_08.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=0uOZzDlb)
Fanthorp Inn History
Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site is located approximately 30 miles southeast of Bryan/College Station. It consists of six acres in Anderson, county seat of Grimes County.
Events at Fanthorp Inn
Fanthorp Inn in the Blog
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