Maverick County, Administrative division in southwestern Texas, United States
Maverick County extends over 1,292 square miles along the Rio Grande, featuring varied landscapes from urban areas to rural territories near the Mexican border.
The county, established in 1856, received its name from Samuel Maverick, a Texas rancher who gained recognition for his unconventional cattle management practices.
Local festivals in Eagle Pass showcase Mexican and American traditions through music, dance performances, regional food specialties, and community gatherings.
The county seat of Eagle Pass provides essential services, including medical facilities, educational institutions, and transportation connections via highways 57 and 277.
Fort Duncan, positioned strategically on the Rio Grande, served as a crucial military installation during conflicts between Mexico and the United States.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1871
Capital city: Eagle Pass
Shares border with: Dimmit County, Kinney County, Zavala County, Webb County, Guerrero Municipality, Jiménez Municipality, Uvalde County
Website: http://co.maverick.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 28.75000,-100.32000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27
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129.8 km
Amistad Reservoir
106 km
Fort Clark
62.7 km
Sleeping Spring Draw
53.2 km
Amistad National Recreation Area
104.3 km
Fort Inge
72.1 km
Fort Duncan
18.9 km
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Del Río – Ciudad Acuña International Bridge
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Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing
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Camino Real International Bridge
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Whitehead Memorial Museum
87.5 km
Grand Opera House
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Rio San Rodrigo
34.8 km
Union Pacific International Railroad Bridge
19.5 km
Martyrs of Christ the King Cathedral, Piedras Negras
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Asher and Mary Isabelle Richardson House
64.4 km
State Highway 3 Bridge at the Nueces River
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Desert Lanes
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Uvalde Downtown Historic District
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La Salle County Courthouse
111.5 km
Popeye statue in Crystal City
48.5 km
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
73.1 km
Aztec Theatre
18.4 km
Combination Building
109 km
Nicolas Street School
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