Introduction to Duval County
Duval County Texas was founded in 1858 and became organized in 1876. The County is named for Burr H. Duval, a soldier in the Texas Revolution who was killed in the Goliad Massacre.
Duval County is quite rural and somewhat sparsely populated. Subsequently, there aren’t a lot of things to do and see, as a tourist. There is just enough to actually have a nice day trip through the county.
Pictures of the older County Courthouses
None Located to date.
Pictures of the 1916 Duval County Courthouse
The current courthouse in Duval County is the second courthouse, built in 1916, and located in San Diego, Texas. It has had one addition in 1935 and at least one remodel or addition for the district courtroom in 1999.
So glad we had the opportunity to photograph the courthouse in 2014. Sometime between 2014 and 2019 they removed the old fire escape that had adorned the front of the building from day one.
Other Duval County Attractions
- Duval County Centennial Marker – Duval County Created February 1, 1858 Organized November 7, 1876 Named in honor of BURR H. DUVAL 1809-1836 Captain of a company of Fannin’s command at Goliad. Murdered after the surrender March 27, 1836. San Diego, the county seat.
- Worlds Largest Rattle Snake in Freer Texas – Freer, Texas is the home of the annual rattlesnake roundup
Our List of additional attractions to see
We definitely need to get to the county museum, next time we are in the area.
- Duval County Historical Museum in San Diego
- St. Francis de Paula in San Diego
- Plaza Padre Pedro in San Diego
- Duval County Park near Benavides
- Benavides City Park in Benavides
If anyone knows of anything else … please leave us a comment! We’d love to see it, next time we go out!!
Links
Duval County Website
Texas State Historical Association
Wikipedia Article
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