Uvalde County

Uvalde County is an administrative region in Southwest Texas covering about 1,600 square miles, with several rivers flowing through it including the Nueces, Leona, and Frio. The landscape features rolling terrain and brushland, dotted with small towns and ranches spread across the wide countryside.

The area was home to Apache groups until Spanish and American settlers began moving into the region during the 1700s and 1800s. The county seat is named after Juan de Ugalde, a Spanish military leader from that era.

The area has deep roots in ranching culture, with many families running cattle and farms as their daily work across generations. This way of life shapes how the land looks and how people spend their time here.

Visitors can explore the administrative buildings in the county seat, which offer government services and local information. A car is essential for getting around, as towns are spread far apart and public transportation is limited.

In the limestone bluffs along the Sabinal River, visitors can spot fossil remains of prehistoric animals and ancient wagon tracks carved into the rock face. These natural records show how long people and creatures have been passing through this region.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1850

Capital city: Uvalde

Shares border with: Bandera County, Real County, Medina County, Frio County, Zavala County, Maverick County, Kinney County, Edwards County

Website: https://uvaldecounty.com

GPS coordinates: 29.35000,-99.76000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:29