Refugio County
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.
28.2966° N, 97.2757° W
Where to Find It
Courthouse grounds, Commerce and Empersario sts., Refugio
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Empresario James Power Refugio
- <0.1 mi N Sally Scull Refugio
- <0.1 mi N Refugio County Courthouses Refugio
- <0.1 mi E Amon B. King Refugio
- 0.1 mi E Irish Immigrants in Refugio Refugio
- 0.1 mi NE Woodworth House Refugio