Maverick County

Historical marker location:

501 Main Street, Eagle Pass, Texas

( 3.3 mi. E. of Eagle Pass, on State Hwy 85)

Marker installed: 1936

Maverick County, created February 2, 1856, organized July 13, 1871. Named in honor of Samuel Augustus Maverick, 1803-1870. At the storming of Bexar, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, member of the Texas Legislature. Eagle Pass, the County Seat.

Texas is known for its barbecue, and one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in the state is Kreuz Market in Lockhart. The restaurant has been in operation since 1900 and is still family-owned.