Historical Marker

Val Verde County

Historical marker location:
US 90 W, Del Rio, Texas
( Opposite canal system)
Marker installed: 1936

Formed from Crockett, Kinney and Pecos counties. Created March 24, 1885. Organized March 31, 1885. Named in honor of the battle fought at Val Verde, near Fort Craig, New Mexico, February 19, 1862. Del Rio, the county seat.