- Kendall County was created in 1862. It is named after George Wilkins Kendall, a journalist and a correspondent during the Mexican-American War. It was established from both Blanco and Kerr counties.
- “Kendall” is pronounced as KEN-dall.
- The Gem of the Texas Hill Country is this county’s slogan.
- The county covers an area of 663 sq. mi. (1,720 km2).
- The City of Boerne serves as the county seat and is located in the center of the county.
- During the 1850s, Goerge W. Kendall introduced sheep ranching to the then-would-be county.
- In 1870, the original Kendall County Courthouse was built using limestone with architects Philip Zoeller and J. F. Stendebach. The current courthouse was built in 1998 out of limestone, steel, and concrete.
- Tenant farming exploded during the Great Depression and American military bases were established during World War II.
- This county was rated fifth on the Progressive Farmer‘s “Best Places to Live in Rural America” list in 2006. It has become one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation with a population of at least 10,000 as of 2017.
Adjacent Counties
- Bandera (Southwest)
- Blanco (Northeast)
- Bexar (South)
- Comal (Southeast)
- Gillespie (North)
- Kerr (West)
Ghost Towns
- Ammans Crossing
- Bankersmith
- Benton
- Block Creek
- Currey’s Creek
- Schiller
- Wasp Creek
- Welfare
- Windsor
Local Attractions
- Cascade Caverns
- Cave Without A Name
- Cibolo Nature Center
- Comfort Bat Roost
- Guadalupe River State Park
- Nueces Treue Der Union Monument
- Old State Bank Museum
- Sister Creek Vineyards & Winery
