Honey Grove's name ties back to Davy Crockett during his journey from Tennessee to San Antonio to join the Texas Army. The following year, Samuel Erwin ventured out to Honey Grove and became the town's first settler. Though Davy Crockett named the town and intended to settle there, he didn't get the chance before he perished at the Alamo. Many wealthy families settled in Honey Grove and competed with their neighbors for the biggest mansions. These mansions still stand in Honey Grove today, and the town takes great pride in their historical significance.