Historical Markers in Texas

Edwards County

History·Edwards County·Texas

Formed from Bexar County; created February 1, 1858. Organized September 10, 1883. Named in honor of Haden Edwards 1771-1849. Empresario leader of the Fredonian War in 1827. County seat, Leakey 1883 Rocksprings, since 1890.

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30.0402, -100.1918

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