- Gillespie county was petitioned on December 15, 1847, and it formed from Bexar and Travis countries. It is known as being located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
- “Gillespie” is pronounced as GEALL-lips-EE.
- The county covers an area of 1,062 sq. mi. (2,750 km2).
- The county’s name comes from Robert Addison Gillespie, who died at the Battle of Monterry in the Mexican-American war.
- The City of Fredericksburg serves as the county seat.
- Gillespie County is home to the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, a pink granite mountain for a pleasant hiking trail.
- Country singer Mark David Manders’ song Gillespie County Peaches focuses the county’s fame for peaches as the county’s fruit.
- Luckenbach, Texas was known for being a venue for country music and singers with a large dance hall.
Adjacent Counties
- Blanco County (East)
- Kendall County (South)
- Kerr County (Southwest)
- Kimble County (West)
- Llano County (Northwest)
- Mason County (Northwest)
Ghost Towns
- Albert
- Blumenthal
- Cain City
- Cherry Spring
- Crabapple
- Eckert
- Fort Martin Scott
- Grapetown
- Luckenbach
- Morris Ranch
- Pedernales
- Rheingold
- Rocky Hill
- Zodiac
Local Attractions
- Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site & National Museum Of The Pacific War
- Fort Martin Scott
- Fredericksburg Nature Center
- Horse races
- Marktplatz
- Pioneer Museum & Village Complex
- Rockbox Theater
- Wildseed Farms
