Zavala County (1936)

In 1832 land grant of Mexico to John Charles Beales. Lake Espantosa was campsite on road from Mexico to San Antonio. County created from Uvalde and Maverick, 1858. During the Civil War, especially in 1863-1864, was crossed by Cotton Road to Eagle Pass, entry point of Confederate goods. Including guns, powder, medicines. Organized 1884. Named in honor of Lorenzo de Zavala (1788-1836), signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence; first vice president to serve Republic of Texas. Original county seat was Batesville. Since 1927 it has been Crystal City. (1965)

Zavala County is a historical marker in Crystal City, Zavala County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 7 historical markers documented in Zavala County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 13 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.7191, -99.8353 near Crystal City. The nearest cataloged historic site is Juarez (cemetery), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Crystal City Family Internment Camp, World War II, Zavala County, and Vivian.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507005943. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.