Karnes County Map, Texas

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Karnes County, Texas

Karnes County is a place of contrasts. It’s right in the middle of South Texas. Once, it was all about cotton and cattle. Now, it’s at the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale boom. Oil rigs cover the landscape.
But so do historic Polish churches. The county has deep Polish roots. You can taste it in the local cuisine. Karnes City, the county seat, is small but lively. Nearby Falls City is even smaller. But it has charm to spare.
The San Antonio River cuts through the county. It’s a lifeline in this semi-arid land. The county has seen hard times, but it always bounces back. That’s the Karnes County way.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Karnes County |
County Seat | Karnes City |
Population | Approximately 15,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Karnes City, Kenedy, Falls City, Runge |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 181, State Highway 80, State Highway 123 |
FIPS Code | 48-255 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 754 square miles (748 sq mi land, 6 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Gonzales County (Northeast), DeWitt County (East), Goliad County (Southeast), Bee County (South), Live Oak County (Southwest), Atascosa County (West), Wilson County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
State | Texas |
Coordinates | 28°53’N, 97°54’W |
Etymology | Named after Henry Karnes, a soldier in the Texas Revolution |
Major Landmarks | Karnes County Courthouse, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Helena Ghost Town |
Website | Karnes County Website |
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