Medina County

Medina County is an administrative division in southwestern Texas that encompasses several towns including Hondo, Castroville, Natalia, Devine, and Lytle. The county combines rural farmland with small town centers spread across the region.

The area was settled by early ranchers and farmers who established communities that have persisted through generations. Government and civic centers developed around these founding settlements.

Agriculture and ranching have shaped how communities developed here, visible in the way buildings are designed and how people organize their daily lives. Visitors encounter architecture and local practices rooted in these working traditions that remain central to the region.

The county seat in Hondo is easily accessible with offices that serve residents and visitors during standard business hours. Key services can be accessed online, making it convenient to handle paperwork before or after visiting in person.

The county is known for apple and peach orchards that become especially visible during harvest seasons. These fruit farms represent some of the oldest agricultural operations in this part of Texas.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1848

Capital city: Hondo

Shares border with: Bexar County, Bandera County, Atascosa County, Frio County, Uvalde County, Zavala County

Website: http://medinacountytexas.org

GPS coordinates: 29.35000,-99.11000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:00