Lavaca County

Lavaca County is an administrative division in south-central Texas covering roughly 970 square miles, with Hallettsville, Yoakum, and Shiner as its main towns. The land is mostly flat to gently rolling, dotted with farmland, pastures, and small downtown areas.

The Texas Legislature created this county in 1846, naming it after the Lavaca River that runs through the region. Its establishment came during a period when Texas was developing as a new state and settlements were spreading inland.

Czech and German heritage shows up everywhere through local festivals, family recipes passed down through generations, and the way communities gather to celebrate together. These traditions shape how the towns look and feel when you walk through them.

The county administration is based in Hallettsville and handles services like recording documents and tax assessment. Be aware that office hours and available services may vary depending on which town you visit in the county.

The region maintains separate school districts like Hallettsville ISD and Shiner ISD rather than one unified system serving the entire area. This independence reflects how the different communities within the county have grown and organized themselves over time.

GPS coordinates: 29.37033,-96.93345

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23