Historical Marker
Refugio County
Historical marker location:
Commerce & Empersario St., Refugio, Texas
( Courthouse grounds, Commerce and Empersario sts., Refugio)
Marker installed: 1936
Organized in 1835 into the Mexican municipality of Refugio. Created a county of the same name March 17, 1836, organized 1837. Named for the Mission "Our Lady of Refuge" established in 1791 to civilize and christianize the indians. Refugio, the county seat.