Eastland County. Formed from Young and Bexar Territories; Created February 1, 1858; Organized December 2, 1873; Named in honor of Captain William Mosby Eastland 1806-1843; Hero of San Jacinto; Member of the Mier Expedition who drew the first black bean at Salado, Mexico and was executed, on March 25, 1843; Eastland, the county seat. #1371