Atascosa County, Administrative division in South Texas, United States.
Atascosa County is an administrative division in South Texas covering an area of rolling terrain with gentle hills scattered throughout. The Atascosa River winds through the southeastern portion, shaping the region's natural geography.
The county was established in 1856 by the Texas Legislature, carved from portions of neighboring Bexar County. This creation followed earlier land grants from the 1820s that brought settlers to the region.
The county maintains five independent school districts serving multiple communities, including Jourdanton, Pleasanton, Poteet, Charlotte, and Lytle school systems.
Major highways connect the county to the San Antonio metropolitan area, providing convenient routes for travelers passing through. The main roads make it easy to reach different communities within the region.
The county serves 48,981 residents across ten municipalities while participating in the Alamo Area Council of Governments development initiatives.
Location: Texas
Inception: August 4, 1856
Capital city: Jourdanton
Shares border with: Bexar County, Wilson County, Karnes County, Live Oak County, McMullen County, La Salle County, Frio County, Medina County
Website: http://co.atascosa.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 28.89000,-98.53000
Latest update: December 22, 2025 13:13
Mission San Francisco de la Espada
48.3 km
San Antonio Missions
49.2 km
Calaveras Lake
48.4 km
Calaveras Power Station
50.6 km
Espada Acequia
46.5 km
Atascosa County Courthouse
3.7 km
Frederick and Sallie Lyons House
9.5 km
Wilson County Courthouse and Jail
45.3 kmPresnall-Watson Homestead
40.6 kmUpson Park
31.7 kmBlue Wing Lake
42 kmRancho de las Cabras
41 kmLillian Esse Lake
42.2 kmKilroy Lake
46.5 kmMiracle Lake
32 kmKorus, Jahn, Farmstead
25.5 kmOld Rock Baptist Church
36.6 kmYndo Ranch
42.1 kmWhite House Café and Saloon
45.1 kmHerrera Ranch
44.6 kmMission Del Lago Golf Course
45.3 kmCorn Crib Photographic Exhibit by Ansen Seale
39.9 kmScenic viewpoint
39.5 kmScenic viewpoint
39.8 kmScenic viewpoint
40.1 kmScenic viewpoint
41.6 kmScenic viewpoint
40.1 kmScenic viewpoint
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