Castro County
Formed from Young and Bexar Territories, created August 21, 1876, organized December 8, 1891. Named in honor of Henri Castro 1786-1861. A distinguished pioneer and colonizer of Texas. Founder of the towns of Castroville, Quihi, Vandenburg and D'Hanis in Medina County. Dimmitt, The County Seat.
34.5367° N, 102.3013° W
Where to Find It
Marker was placed at roadside park S of intersection of US 385 and SH 194, SE side of Dimmitt. Marker reported as unverified location as of Nov. 2021.
Nearby Markers
- 1.1 mi NW Shoot-out on Jones Street Dimmitt
- 1.2 mi NW Castro County Courthouses Dimmitt
- 1.6 mi NW Gilbreath-Cowsert House Dimmitt
- 5 mi E Summerfield-Dameron Corner Dimmitt
- 10.8 mi S Big Square Community Dimmitt
- 11.3 mi E Holy Family Cemetery Nazareth