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Floresville is the county seat of Wilson County and is located near the center of the
county on the east side of the San Antonio River. Floresville is steeped in the history
of a proud Spanish heritage, Longhorn cattle, the Spanish vaquero, the American
cowboy, king cotton and the fantastic peanut. Floresville was incorporated by the
Wilson County Commissioners Court April 13, 1874. It has a glorious history rich in
ethnic diversity. The charming picturesque town boasts of friendly people, historic
downtown buildings, and a beautiful courthouse designed by famed architect, Alfred
Giles.

The first jailhouse in Floresville was built of red stone on lot 2, block 11 near the court-
house. The jailhouse was built facing “C” Street near where the old firehouse was later
located. A new jail, now serving as the Jailhouse Museum, was built in 1887.

Come experience the cultural and historical flavor of Floresville and become part of
its future.

We invite you to see for yourself what attracted the early settlers to our city.

Events and Things To Do:

• South Texas Home, Garden & Environmental Show — First weekend in March
• Lions Club Annual Car Show — First weekend in May
• Freedom Fest — Last weekend in June
• Floresville Peanut Festival — Second weekend in October
• Floresville Country Christmas — First weekend after Thanksgiving
• Floresville Opry — First Thursday of each month

Historical Sites to Visit:

• Rancho de las Cabras, or the Ranch of the Goats, built in the 1750s, located along the
San Antonio River just outside Floresville on State Hwy 97

• El Camino Real de los Tejas Trail

• Train Depot

• Jailhouse Museum

• Dewees-Remschel House

• Polley Mansion

• Wilson County Courthouse