The city of Groesbeck was dedicated as a township by Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1869.

The last legal execution in Limestone County occurred on April 12, 1895, when Richard Burleson, who had been convicted of murdering James Garrett McKinnon, was hanged in front of the courthouse in Groesbeck.

The fort holds an annual Christmas event at the site every December.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,631 people, 1,416 households, and 956 families residing in the city.

[12] The five current city council members are Tamika Jackson, Warren Anglin, Kim Harris, Sonia Selvera, and Lee Cox.

[13] The city of Groesbeck has one public library, located at 601 W. Yeagua St., also known as Hwy.