Gillespie County, Administrative division in Texas, United States
Located on the Edwards Plateau, Gillespie County encompasses 1,062 square miles of land with Fredericksburg serving as its central administrative seat.
The county was formed in 1848 from parts of Bexar and Travis Counties, named after Robert Addison Gillespie, a soldier in the Mexican-American War.
German heritage shapes the county's identity through architecture, traditions, and community events, reflecting the substantial immigration wave of the 1840s.
The county provides online access to public records, including land documentation, court minutes, and permits through the official administrative offices.
Gillespie County holds the distinction of organizing the first county fair in Texas during 1881, establishing a tradition of agricultural exhibitions.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1848
Capital city: Fredericksburg
Shares border with: Blanco County, Llano County, Kendall County, Mason County, Kerr County, Kimble County
Website: http://gillespiecounty.org
GPS coordinates: 30.31000,-98.95000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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