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| Dimmit County... located along the Nueces River, offers many water sports in the area. Among the numerous bodies of water in the area are Boynton Lake, Presidio Lake and the famed Espantosa Lake. Espantosa Lake was named for the Spanish word "espantosa" which means "haunted." The lake has many ghost legends dating back to battles fought along the river. With easy access and located just 3 miles north of Carrizo Springs on FM 1433, all of the lakes provide excellent fishing and other outdoor sports. |
| Historically known for our Trophy Whitetail Deer Population, Dimmit County has 823,00 acres of habitat with an estimated total deer count of 23-25 thousand deer. There is also an abundant supply of small game, such as wild feral hogs, javelina, coyotes and trophy sized Rattlesnakes! The area is also noted for its dove and quail population, along with stock tank duck hunting. Dimmit County is also becoming a popular destination for Birding enthusiasts. |
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Dimmit County Courthouse photo
Historical Marker |
Dimmit County Courthouse located at 5th Street and Pena Street downtown. The courthouse was built in the 1884. In 1926 it was remodeled. The courthouse today still resembles the building of 1927. Throughout the years some modernization was placed in the courthouse such as an elevator. One original item that has been preserved and changed location since the 1900's is the watering trough on the corner of 4th and Pena Streets. Today the courthouse has plans to be remodeled. Both inside and outside will be affected with the construction. Look for historical marker in front of courthouse on North 5th Street. |
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Carrizo Springs Municipal Golf Course |
Located on Hwy 85, just outside Carrizo Springs. This beautiful nine hole course was voted into the Top 10 Municipal Golf Courses by the San Antonio Express News. For more details call 830-876-2596. |
| Chaparral Wildlife Management Area (WMA) | Located in Southeast Dimmit County on Farm Road 133, Chaparral WMA is owned and operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The area consists of 15,200 acres of "Brush Country", which is typical of the Rio Grande Plains Ecological Area in South Texas. The WMA offers "Driving Trails" as well as "Nature Trails" with different stops to observe diverse habitat. For more info call 830-676-3413. |
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El Camino Real (The Royal Highway) Historical Marker
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El Camino Real passes through the area that is now Dimmit County. In the later part of the seventeenth century, this trail became the principal route of Spanish Explorers, Missionaries and travelers between Mexico and San Antonio. This road was used by Santa Anna and his army in their march to the Alamo. There are numerous markers in Dimmit County designating historical information. Look for historical marker in Catartina, TX on Hwy 83. |
| Downtown Carrizo Tourist Walkway | Today when entering the downtown area you are greeted with colorful welcome, festival and seasonal banners attached to the replica street lamps of the 1900's. As you stroll down the streets to shop, the sidewalks are filled with decorative and commemorative engraved brick. You'll find small, unique, antique, apparel and gift shops established in the old characteristic buildings of the past. Most businesses open 10:00 AM |
| Dimmit County Library and Wade House Museum photo | The Museum will be adjacent to the library and have for viewing the largest Indian artifact collection from Wade House with city and county memorabilia's.. New museum grand opening November 1, 2002. Please call 830-876-5788 for further details. Open M—F, 8 AM—5:30 PM; 200 No. 9th Street |
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Asher Richardson Home Asherton Historical Marker
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Located off Hwy 83 - Asher Richardson came to Dimmit County in 1874. By the turn of the century, he was busy planning the town site of Asherton. He began to acquire livestock and land to sell or lease. He conducted extensive irrigation for farming and opens the land foundation for the new town in 1908. In 1909, he financed the first railroad into Dimmit County known as the "Asherton Gulf" Railroad. This rail was a thirty-mile line from Asherton to Artesia Wells, Texas. Later the railroad was constructed South to Carrizo Springs from Uvalde and San Antonio to Corpus Christi. Both railroads became the Missouri Pacific system and the two traversing the entire Wintergarden District except for Maverick County. Mr. Richardson went on to own and operate the Asherton Tribune and started the Asherton State Bank. The town site of Asherton was a model of beauty and convenience for those days. The Richardson two-story mansion (Bel Asher) still stands today as a monument to a man who attracted hundreds of families to the Asherton development in the 1900's. The historical home is privately owned by ancestors of the Richardson family and can be viewed from the road. Look for historical maker. |
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Catarina Hotel Historical Marker Catarina |
Built in the 1900's, the Catarina Hotel is open for business today. This one hundred old historical two-story building has been renovated to the best of its originality. During the days of Catarina's growth the building also served as the local bank. The bank was located in the bottom part of the structure along with the cafe. Today many deer hunters as well as many tourist stay at the hotel. 830-999-3677 for your reservations. |
| Lehmann Research Foundation *website* | A visit to the foundation provides an exceptional opportunity for nature lovers, students, birders, and environmentalists in this region of Southwest Texas and the Texas Brush Country. This "habitat island" represents a significant natural feature for migratory and resident birds as well as the larger mammals native to the area. |
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First Baptist Church Historical Marker |
The First Baptist Historical Church is located on 706 W. Houston Street. The church was found in 1878 when Captain Levi English of the Texas Rangers donated land to the church. In 1966 the building was designated as a Texas Historical Landmark. |
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Church |
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located on 1004 6th Street. The first wood frame church built in the early 1900's blew down after a storm swept through Dimmit County. Today the beautiful stone wall, shinning twin red-roof towers can be seen from the distance in the downtown section of Carrizo Springs. This church is a mission of its own. Many tourist visit the church daily. |
| Pueblo Trading Post Catarina photo | Located across the street from the historical hotel, The Pueblo Trading Post is open for visitors and tourist. This cute shop has items from new to old. Crystal, china, blankets, dolls, rugs, etc. The building is dated from the 1900's and was once the Catarina Bakery & later a general store . Inside the store is the existing wall-in cooler. Call 830-317-5566 for more information. |
| Trading Post *website* | Circle V Ranch Center located on Hwy 277 call 830-876-5354 for more information |
| Moro Creek Olive Orchard & Nursery | Texas' first olive orchard located in Asherton south of Carrizo Springs. the olive trees were planned in 1997, and in 2001 the first harvest was picked and bottled. The first year harvest were Spanish and Italian varieties. More varieties have been planned and this orchard will supply olive oil, nursery stock and olive related products. For more information call 830-468-3536. Tours by appointment only. |
| Dixondale Farms & Packinghouse | U. S. largest and oldest produce of onion plants since 1913. Seasonal fresh produce from the Wintergarden farmland can be purchased by mail order or by walk-in. January-May onion plants available either by mail or walk-in; June-July fresh sweet cantaloupes. Vist the farm or packinghouse. Tour groups by appointment only. Call 830-876-2430 for catalogs or visit www.dixondalefarms.com |
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