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

Atascosa County

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, September 28, 2025

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.

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, and the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1722.

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

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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: Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Atascosa County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin Abstract Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Atascosa County Jail (about 600 feet away); St. Matthew Catholic Parish (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jourdanton United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church of Jourdanton (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jourdanton Independent School District (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jourdanton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Atascosa County Courthouse (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by John A Hensarling, July 11, 2012

2. Atascosa County Marker

Photographed by John A Hensarling, July 11, 2012

3. Atascosa County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,387 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on October 14, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.