Petronila, Texas, aka Petronilla, Texas. (original) (raw)

Petronila, Texas school

History in a Pecan Shell

Said to be the first European community in Nueces County, the town is named after the Santa Petronila Ranch, which had been alongside Petronila Creek.

The town�s first school opened in 1912, which may have been the town�s high-water mark. Population figures are not available but after WWII the community was in decline. The proximity to Corpus Christi and Driscoll may have quashed any hopes of serious growth. In the early 90s the town still retained at least two businesses. The 1990 population of 155 has since declined to 83 for the 2000 census.

Petronila, Texas School

Petronila, Texas church

Petronila, Texas

Petronila, Texas scene

Petronila, Texas city limit

Petronila city limit
Photo Courtesy Ken Rudine, April 2008

Petronila Creek, Petronila, Texas

Petronila Creek
Photo Courtesy Ken Rudine, April 2008

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