Kinney County

Kinney County is an administrative division in southwestern Texas characterized by flat plains and rolling hills near the Rio Grande border. The county spans a wide area with this distinctive landscape typical of the border region.

The Texas legislature established the county in 1850, naming it after early settler Henry Lawrence Kinney. This creation reflected the territorial expansion and administrative organization of Texas at that time.

Native American tribes, including the Apache and Coahuiltecan peoples, were the original inhabitants of the river valleys here. Their presence shaped the land long before any other settlements developed.

Brackettville serves as the county seat with government offices and is the main hub for administrative services. Plan ahead when visiting public buildings, as security procedures may apply at certain locations.

Fort Clark, a former military post on Las Moras Creek, was home to Black Seminole scouts who guarded the southern frontier for many decades. This lesser-known chapter shaped the region's development in important ways.

GPS coordinates: 29.32642,-100.41657

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40