Brooks County

Brooks County is an administrative division in southern Texas comprising agricultural lands, forests, and scattered rural settlements. The county features open countryside where ranching and farming shape the landscape across its territory.

The county developed during the middle of the 19th century and was named after a significant local historical figure. Its growth became tied to the region's changing economic activities and periods of transformation.

The Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center maintains exhibits of local heritage and organizes regular music, art, and traditional events for the community.

Visitors will find primarily rural landscapes without urban density or substantial tourist infrastructure. Exploring the area works best with your own vehicle since settlements are spread across the county.

The Atlantic and Gulf Railroad reached Quitman on October 23, 1860, transforming the county into a major food producer during the American Civil War.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1911

Capital city: Falfurrias

Shares border with: Duval County, Jim Wells County, Kleberg County, Kenedy County, Hidalgo County, Starr County, Jim Hogg County

Website: http://co.brooks.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 27.04000,-98.21000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08