History left|thumb|City in 1884 Gatesville was established in 1854 on land donated by Richard G. Grant (1808–1858), shortly after the organization of Coryell County. The name was taken from Fort Gates, which had been established in 1849 approximately five miles to the west.
history left|thumb|city in 1884 gatesville was established in 1854 on land donated by richard g grant (1808–1858) shortly after the organization of coryell county the name was taken from fort gates which had been established in 1849 approximately five miles to the west