Refugio County - Texas Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This is a 1936 centennial pink granite marker for this county of Refugio. It is a cubic block of Texas pink granite with a square bronze plaque mounted on the top surface of the stone. The historical marker is close to the curb along Commerce Street and at the edge of the concrete walkway leading toward the main entrance to the courthouse. Approaching the courthouse, from the street, this marker would be on the observers left. The address of the courthouse is 808 Commerce Street, Refugio, TX.

To find this marker at the Refugio County Courthouse without using a GPS unit, follow these driving directions:
If traveling from Sinton, TX toward Victoria, TX on US-77, upon entering the City of Refugio, US-77 is called S. Alamo Street. Continue on S. Alamo Street for two blocks until you reach the intersection with E. Empressario Street. Turn right onto E. Empressario and then turn left at the end of the block onto Commerce Street (Yes, it is a quick zig-zag around the block!). Park on either side of the street in front of the Refugio County Courthouse. The marker for Refugio County is on your left side of the sidewalk when facing the courthouse. The address of the Refugio County Courthouse is 808 Commerce Street, Refugio, TX.

Marker Number: 4232 Marker Text: 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<br? christianize the Indians Refugio, the county seat.

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