--Formed from Bexar County, created February 4, 1854. Organized February 27, 1854. Named in honor of Henry Wax Karnes 1812-1840, Conspicuous for gallantry at the storming of Bexar commanded a company at San Jacinto. Texas Ranger in 1838. County Seat, Helena 1854-1894, Karnes City since.
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