Historedia
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Establishment

When
1856-02-01
Where
Eastern portion of present-day Webb County
Part of
Event of 1899: Encinal County, Texas, created on February 1, 1856, near the U.S. city of Laredo

Encinal County was established on February 1, 1856, covering the eastern portion of present-day Webb County.

The county was established on February 1, 1856, to consist of the eastern portion of present-day Webb County. The name 'Encinal' translates to 'Oak Grove' in English.

Sources

  1. Encinal County, Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11

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