The man. The myth. The legend. The Baron de Bastrop! Come celebrate Bastrop’s colorful namesake, Philip Hendrik Nering Bögel aka the Baron de Bastrop on Main Street in Bastrop, Texas. Find out more about the man known as the “Godfather of Texas,” who was trusted by both the Spanish and Mexican governments and has two American towns named after him! Take your picture with the icon and get a special birthday treat!