Event of 1899: Encinal County, Texas, created on February 1, 1856, near the U.S. city of Laredo
- When
- 1856–1899
- Where
- Eastern portion of present-day Webb County; Webb County
- Episodes
- 2
Encinal County, Texas, was established on February 1, 1856, covering the eastern portion of present-day Webb County. The county was never organized and was ultimately absorbed into Webb County on March 12, 1899. Its name translates to 'Oak Grove,' and its area is now fully contained within Webb County.
Episodes
- Establishment
Encinal County was established on February 1, 1856, covering the eastern portion of present-day Webb County.
- Absorption
Encinal County was never organized and was absorbed into Webb County on March 12, 1899.
Background and detail
Background. Encinal 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. The county was never organized, and its area is now completely contained in the present Webb County.
Discontinuation. The county was never organized and was finally absorbed into Webb County on March 12, 1899. The present town of Encinal, located nearby in La Salle County, had not yet adopted its current name at the time Encinal County was created.
Legacy. The Texas state law that created the county of Encinal laid out boundaries for the county. Population statistics for Encinal County, Texas, exist from U.S. sources, and an Encinal County entry exists in the Handbook of Texas Online.
Sources
- Encinal County, Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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