Frio County (1936)

Lying in one of the first areas in Texas to be explored by the Spanish, in 1690, Frio County was created in 1858 and organized in 1871. Frio City, laid out 1871, was the first county seat, but surrendered the title to Pearsall, on the International & Great Northern Railroad, in 1883. Old rock courthouse still stands in present Frio Town. The county has had four courthouses: two frame ones, one of rock, and one of brick. In 1876 a Texas Ranger camp, under the noted Major John B. Jones, was set up on Elm Creek to protect settlers from Indian attacks. The legendary frontiersman W.A.A. "Big Foot" Wallace (1817-1899) spent his last years in Frio County. (1968)

Frio County is a historical marker in Pearsall, Frio County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Frio County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 37 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.9335, -99.0832 near Pearsall. The nearest cataloged historic site is Frio Lodge No. 399, A.F. & A.M. (historical marker), about 2.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Presbyterian Pearsall Church, Pearsall Cemetery, and Frio County.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5163001541. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.