Granbury, the county seat of Hood County, is picturesquely situated on Lake Granbury and has a population of approximatley 5000. It was settled in 1854 by Thomas Lambert, who united it with the settlement called Stockton to form the nucleus of Granbury. In 1866 Hood County and Granbury were both named for Civil War heros. (Generals John B. Hood and Hiram B, Granbury)

In 1871 Granbury was chosen as the county seat. Hood County was originally approximately 600 Square miles, but the families located in the southern portion of the county felt that Granbury was not centrally located. In 1875 Somervell County was founded with Glen Rose as its county seat. This reduced Hood County to 475 square miles.

Transportation was greatly improved with the coming of the railroad in 1887. With improved travel, the smaller communities and school began to unite. Today, Granbury, Tolar, and Lipan schools serve all the students of Hood County.

Today, Hood County has a population of more than 35,000 with new developments planned along the lake.

For some history about GEN Granbury, the town's namesake, click here.