Wilson County, Texas. (original) (raw)

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Wilson County History

from 1936 Texas Centennial Marker:

WILSON COUNTY
Created February 13, 1860;
Organized August 6, 1860;
Named in honor of James Charles Wilson 1816-1861; member of the Mier Expedition; district clerk of Brazoria County, 1844; Senator from Matagorda County;
Floresville, the county seat.

Wilson 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 - Floresville
Book Hotel Here - Floresville Hotels

Wilson County Vintage Maps

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

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

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

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