Hondo in Medina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Medina County
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 17, 2019
1. Medina County Marker
Created February 12, 1848
Organized August 7, 1848
Named for the river
which traverses the county
County Seat, Castroville,
1848-1892
Hondo, since
Primarily a farming
and ranching area
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 16070.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 12, 1848.
Location. 29° 20.617′ N, 99° 8.014′ W. Marker is in Hondo, Texas, in Medina County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue E (Farm to Market Road 462) and 23rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Avenue E. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2304 Avenue E, Hondo TX 78861, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint John The Evangelist Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Medina County War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Fohn-Bless Store (approx. half a mile away); Leinweber Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hondo Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away);
this page online
Also see . . . Medina County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on February 21, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, October 16, 2023
2. Medina County Marker
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 17, 2019
3. Medina County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on February 21, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
