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Gillespie County, Texas

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Fredericksburg is the heart of Gillespie County, sitting pretty in the Texas Hill Country. German settlers founded this place back in 1846, and that heritage is still going strong. You can see it in the architecture, taste it in the food, and hear it in the “Texas German” some old-timers still speak.

Peaches are a big deal here. Come summer, roadside stands overflow with juicy Hill Country peaches. But it’s the wineries that really put Gillespie on the map. There’s dozens of ’em dotting the countryside. Visitors love this place too.

It’s the hometown of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, and there’s a fantastic WWII museum in his honor. Nature’s a showstopper here, especially in spring when the wildflowers bloom. The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is a must-see, with its massive pink granite dome.

CategoryDetails
County NameGillespie County
County SeatFredericksburg
PopulationApproximately 30,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesFredericksburg, Stonewall, Harper
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 87, U.S. Highway 290, State Highway 16
FIPS Code48-171
Total Area (Land and Water)1,062 square miles (1,058 sq mi land, 4 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Mason County (Northwest), Llano County (Northeast), Blanco County (East), Kendall County (South), Kerr County (Southwest), Kimble County (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateTexas
Coordinates30°16’N, 98°55’W
EtymologyNamed after Robert Addison Gillespie, a Texas Ranger
Major LandmarksEnchanted Rock State Natural Area, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg Winery
WebsiteGillespie County Website

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