Concho County

Concho County is an administrative division in central Texas that spans the Edwards Plateau with rolling hills and open grasslands. The Concho River runs through the territory and serves as a defining geographic feature for several communities.

The county was established by the Texas Legislature in 1858 from Bexar County and formally organized in 1879. Its name comes from the Concho River, which flows through the region.

This administrative division holds pictographs near Paint Rock that were created by various indigenous groups including the Jumano and Tonkawa peoples. These rock markings offer a window into how early inhabitants used and understood the landscape.

County offices are mainly located in Paint Rock and provide public services during business hours. Visitors should plan to arrive during the day and be prepared for rural roads and limited amenities.

Near Paint Rock are pre-Columbian rock carvings made by various Native American peoples etched into cliff walls. These artworks remain mysterious because their exact origins and meanings are still debated today.

GPS coordinates: 31.31029,-99.85076

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43