Karnes County, Texas. (original) (raw)

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Karnes County History

Established February 4, 1854
Formed from portions of Bexar, Gonzales, DeWitt, Goliad, and San Patricio counties.
Named for Henry Wax Karnes, Texas revolutionary leader
First county seat - .Helena
County Seat - Karnes City

Karnes County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.

County Seat - Karnes City
Area Hotel - Karnes City Hotels | Kenedy Hotels | More Hotels

Karnes County Vintage Maps

Karnes County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Karnes County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Karnes County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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