Wilson County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Wilson County, Texas

Map of Wilson County, Texas

Wilson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Floresville. As per 2020 census, the population of Wilson County is 51257 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 807 sq mi (2,090 km2). Wilson County was established on 1860.

Facts about Wilson County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSouth Texas / San Antonio Metro Area
County SeatFloresville
Named AfterJames Charles Wilson, Texas statesman
Established1860
Organized1860
Coordinates29.1730° N, 98.0860° W
Total Area804 sq mi
Land Area804 sq mi
Water Area<1 sq mi
Population (2020)49,753
Population RankMid-sized county in South-Central Texas
Major CityFloresville
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Major AirportFloresville Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForPeanut farming, Rural heritage, Proximity to San Antonio
Websitehttps://www.co.wilson.tx.us

Top Attractions in Wilson County, Texas

  • Floresville Downtown Square – Shops, cafés, and small-town charm.
  • Wilson County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • Rancho Pataguilla – Local park and recreation area.
  • Floresville River Park – Trails and picnic areas.
  • Wilson County Historical Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Helton San Jose Church – Historic stone church.
  • Poth City Park – Community park and events.
  • Rural Ranch & Farm Drives – Scenic countryside views.
  • Cibolo Creek Areas – Fishing and nature spots.
  • Community Rodeo Events – Seasonal local rodeos.

Cities and Towns in Wilson County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Floresville (county seat)City786429.1338°N, 98.1561°W
La VerniaCity139429.3569°N, 98.1153°W
StockdaleCity144229.2366°N, 97.9639°W
Nixon (partly in Gonzales County)City238529.2672°N, 97.7658°W
Elmendorf (partly in Bexar County)City148829.2544°N, 98.3125°W
PothTown190829.0708°N, 98.0822°W
AdkinsCensus Designated Place (CDP)273429.3366°N, 98.2553°W
CalaverasCensus Designated Place (CDP)514129.3503°N, 98.3047°W
Sutherland SpringsCensus Designated Place (CDP)59929.2736°N, 98.0564°W
PandoraUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.2375°N, 97.9331°W
KosciuskoUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.0894°N, 98.0386°W
KicasterUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.1325°N, 97.8678°W
CarpenterUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.2578°N, 98.2414°W
SaspamcoUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.2431°N, 98.3275°W
UnionUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.2064°N, 98.0225°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Wilson County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 87 - connects La Vernia, Stockdale, and San Antonio
  • U.S. Highway 181 - major north-south route connecting Floresville with San Antonio and Karnes City
  • State Highway 97 - links Floresville with Pleasanton, Jourdanton, and Gonzales
  • State Highway 123 - connects Stockdale with Seguin and Karnes County
  • Farm to Market Road 775 - serves La Vernia, Floresville, and surrounding communities
  • Farm to Market Road 1346 - connects eastern Bexar County with La Vernia
  • Farm to Market Road 539 - serves Poth, Sutherland Springs, and rural areas
  • Farm to Market Road 541 - connects Floresville with Poth and neighboring communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Wilson County

  • Guadalupe County (north)
  • Gonzales County (northeast)
  • Karnes County (southeast)
  • Atascosa County (southwest)
  • Bexar County (northwest)

Distance from Wilson County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Floresville to La Vernia (Wilson County), Texas - 14 mi (23 km)
  • Floresville to Stockdale (Wilson County), Texas - 12 mi (19 km)
  • Floresville to Poth (Wilson County), Texas - 9 mi (14 km)
  • Floresville to Sutherland Springs (Wilson County), Texas - 11 mi (18 km)
  • Floresville to Seguin (Guadalupe County), Texas - 25 mi (40 km)
  • Floresville to Gonzales (Gonzales County), Texas - 37 mi (60 km)
  • Floresville to Karnes City (Karnes County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Floresville to Pleasanton (Atascosa County), Texas - 29 mi (47 km)
  • Floresville to San Antonio (Bexar County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Floresville to Jourdanton (Atascosa County), Texas - 36 mi (58 km)
  • Floresville to New Braunfels (Comal County), Texas - 43 mi (69 km)
  • Floresville to Schertz (Guadalupe County), Texas - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Floresville to Lockhart (Caldwell County), Texas - 48 mi (77 km)
  • Floresville to Austin (Travis County), Texas - 84 mi (135 km)
  • Floresville to Victoria (Victoria County), Texas - 93 mi (150 km)

Waterbodies in Wilson County

Cibolo Creek, San Antonio River, Ecleto Creek, Medio Creek, Escondido Creek, Marcelina Creek, Sulphur Creek, Floresville Creek, Martinez Creek, Calaveras Creek, Redgate Creek, Elm Creek, San Antonio River Watershed, Calaveras Lake Tributaries

Best Golf Courses in Wilson County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
River Bend Golf ClubFloresville29.1245°N, 98.1789°W
Floresville Golf CourseFloresville29.1392°N, 98.1668°W
Hidden Creek Golf ClubLa Vernia29.3615°N, 98.1224°W

Colleges and Universities in Wilson County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Northeast Lakeview CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary Alamo Colleges institution serving Wilson County
Palo Alto CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce and transfer education programs
St. Philip's CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and career training programs
University of Texas at San AntonioPublicUniversityMajor regional public research university
Texas A&M University-San AntonioPublicUniversityUndergraduate and graduate degree programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Wilson County
  2. Official Wilson County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Wilson County
  4. Texas Almanac - Wilson County
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)