Aransas County, Administrative division on Texas Gulf Coast, United States
Aransas County extends across 528 square miles of Texas territory, featuring coastal marshes, estuaries, and waterfront areas along the Gulf of Mexico.
The Texas Legislature established Aransas County in 1871 from sections of Refugio County, with Rockport designated as the administrative center of operations.
The Rockport-Fulton Market Days bring together local artisans, merchants, and residents to showcase regional products and maintain community connections.
The Rockport-Fulton Independent School District serves the educational needs of students throughout Aransas County, complemented by Del Mar College facilities.
The county territory consists of 52 percent water bodies, including sections of Copano Bay, St. Charles Bay, and Aransas Bay.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1871
Capital city: Rockport
Shares border with: Calhoun County, Nueces County, San Patricio County, Refugio County
Website: http://aransascountytx.gov/main
GPS coordinates: 28.10000,-96.99000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
USS Lexington
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Mirador de la Flor
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The Big Tree
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Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge
51.1 km
Whataburger Field
51.7 km
Texas State Aquarium
50.8 km
Goose Island State Park
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Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
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George W. Fulton Mansion
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Mustang Island State Park
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One Shoreline Plaza
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Port Aransas Light Station
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Corpus Christi Cathedral
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Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
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Old Nueces County Courthouse
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Art Museum of South Texas
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Rockport beach park
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Corpus Christi North Beach
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John Howland Wood House
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Hurricane Harvey
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T. H. Mathis House
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Refugio County Courthouse
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Sherman Building
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Texas Maritime Museum Light
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Tarpon Inn
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Ritz Theater
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Centre Theatre
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