Atascosa County Marker

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Jourdanton in Atascosa County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Atascosa County

By John A Hensarling, July 11, 2012

1. Atascosa County Marker

Inscription. As early as 1722 El Camino Real (The King's Highway) from the Rio Grande to San Antonio was well established in this area. The Spanish word "Atascosa," denoting boggy ground that hindered travel, gave region its name. The county was created in 1856 from land formerly in Bexar County. Jose Antonio Navarro, whose 1831 claim was the first grant recorded in area, gave land in 1857 for first county seat, Navatasco. County seat moved to Pleasanton in 1858, to Jourdanton in 1911.

Livestock, oil, gas and strawberries are well-known products of the county. (1969)

Erected 1936 by Texas Centennial Commission. (Marker Number 223.)

Location. 28° 55.16′ N, 98° 32.75′ W. Marker is in Jourdanton, Texas, in Atascosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Circle Drive, on the left when traveling north on Campbell Avenue. Click for map. Atascosa County Courthouse grounds (pending Feb. 2009). Marker is in this post office area: Jourdanton TX 78026, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Atascosa County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin Abstract Company (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Atascosa County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Old Atascosa County Jail (about 600 feet away); Jourdanton United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jourdanton (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ralph Roy Smith (approx. 0.7 miles away); St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. ¾ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Jourdanton.

By John A Hensarling, July 11, 2012

2. Atascosa County Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 22, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. This page has been viewed 146 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.