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Medina County — Did You Know …

  • Medina County was founded on February 12, 1848, and was named after the Medina River.
    • “Madina” is pronounced as MA-DEAN-ah.
    • The county was formed from Bexar County.
    • The county has no slogan yet.
    • The county covers an area of 1,335 sq. mi. (3,460 km2).
  • The City of Hondo serves as its county seat since 1892. Originally, it was the City of Castroville. Hondo is located in the center of the county.
  • Medina Dam is the fourth largest dam in the nation and was completed in 1913. This dam helped from Medina Lake.
    • An alternative rock band from Chicago shares a name with Madina Lake.
    • Madina Lake is not to be confused with Lake Madina in Ohio.
  • The ghost town of Vandenburg was abandoned for New Fountain in 1846; which late became a ghost town as well.

Adjacent Counties

  • Atascosa County (Southeast)
  • Bandera County (North)
  • Bexar County (East)
  • Frio County (South)
  • Uvalde County (West)

Ghost Towns

  • Elstone
  • Fly
  • New Fountain
  • Old D’Hanis
  • Quihi
  • Vandenburg

Local Attractions

  • Lost Maples State Natural Area
  • Love Creek Orchards
  • Medina Lake
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