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Applewhite Homestead
La Vernia, TX
The family of Henry Applewhite (1630-1704), who sailed from England to Jamestown, Virginia, in 1656, remained in Virginia for several...
Brahan Lodge #226, A.F. & A.M.
La Vernia, TX
Set to work U.D. June 23, 1858.
Bridge at Mc Alister Crossing (Mueller Bridge) (2/10 mi. SW)
La Vernia, TX
John Murphy McAlister (1807-1885) and his wife, Isabella (McClain) (1817-1872), settled in La Vernia with their family in the early 1850s.
Flores Rancho
Floresville, TX
Flores Rancho emerged out of lands assigned to Mission Espada and Rancho de las Cabras in the early 1700s.
James Charles Wilson
Floresville, TX
When this county was created in 1860 by the Eighth Texas Legislature, it was named for Texas patriot James Charles Wilson.
La Vernia
La Vernia, TX
Established about 1846 or 1847 by Claiborne Rector, who built a stage stop and blacksmith shop here to serve travelers on the Chihuahua...
Near Site of Lodi Ferry
Floresville, TX
European settlement of this area dates to the early 18th century with the establishment of missions in San Antonio, and missions herdsmen...
Site of Old Town of Union Valley
Nixon, TX
(Settled in 1860s) Original schoolhouse of logs on site given by Harriet Smith Beaty in 1872 to trustees John Coleman, King Holstein, and...
Site of Old Town: Lodi
Floresville, TX
Community in an area known by 1720 as land of the Cayopines, a Coahuiltecan Indian tribe.
The Flores de Abrego Family and Floresville
Floresville, TX
The Flores de Abrego family came to the New World from northern Spain before the time of the American Revolution.
Town Named for Governor F.S. Stockdale
Stockdale, TX
Last governor of Confederate Texas.
Whitehall
Sutherland Springs, TX
Built by Joseph Polley (1795-1869), one of "Old 300" settlers of Stephen F. Austin, and the first Austin colony sheriff.
Wilson County Courthouse
Floresville, TX
Constructed in 1884, this courthouse replaced one built soon after Floresville was chosen Wilson County seat in 1871.