San Angelo

This settlement sits at the junction of the Concho River branches in West Texas and serves as a supply center for surrounding counties. Downtown spreads north of the river, while residential neighborhoods and commercial areas extend in several directions.

Fort Concho was built in 1867 as a military post to protect trade routes and settlements in the region. The civilian settlement grew in the following decades as ranchers and merchants established themselves near the fort.

The name comes from the Spanish designation Santa Ángela, simplified over time. Ranching and livestock operations shape the surrounding countryside, while the town itself serves as a trade center for wool and mohair.

Visitors will find museums, restaurants, and shops within walking distance in the town center. The river walk offers paths and green spaces for outdoor breaks.

The town hosts a large collection of waterlilies in outdoor pools that bloom during the growing season. It also holds one of the largest ceramic collections related to Pueblo culture in the southwestern United States.

Location: Tom Green County

Elevation above the sea: 562 m

Website: https://cosatx.us

GPS coordinates: 31.45000,-100.45000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:16