Refugio in Refugio County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Refugio County
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010
1. Refugio County Marker
Organized in 1835 into the Mexican municipality of Refugio. Created a county of the same name March 17, 1836, organized 1837. Named for the Mission "Our Lady of Refuge" established in 1791 to civilize and Christianize the Indians. Refugio, the county seat.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 4232.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1703.
Location. 28° 17.792′ N, 97° 16.536′ W. Marker is in Refugio, Texas, in Refugio County. It is on Commerce Street when traveling east. Marker in front of courthouse entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 808 Commerce Street, Refugio TX 78377, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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: Sally Scull (here, next to this marker); Empresario James Power (here, next to this marker); Refugio County Courthouses (here, next to this marker); King and his Men (a few steps from this marker); Dennis M. O'Connor Public Library
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Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010
2. Refugio County Marker
Photographed by Kayla Harper, May 16, 2021
3. Refugio County Courthouse and Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 3. submitted on May 22, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
