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Rancho de las Cabras
In 1731 Mission San Francisco de la Espada was re-established on the San
Antonio River from what is now East Texas. In addition to the land necessary
for the mission's compound, each mission was granted land for farming
and ranching. Espada's grazing lands became known as Rancho de las Cabras,
the Goat Ranch.The
ruins of the Rancho de las Cabras compound are located at the junction
of Picosa Creek and the San Antonio River, just south-west of Floresville.
It is administered as part of San Antonio Missions National Historical
Park. National
Park Service provides free tour of the ranch. Meet the park ranger
at Floresville River Park at 10 AM on the first Saturday of each month.
Contact the Chamber for more information
or visit the NPS
Rancho de las Cabras web page.
State Highway 97 West
Wilson County Courthouse
Floresville's historic downtown is situated around the stately courthouse
designed by Alfred Giles and built in 1884.
1420 Third Street
Wilson Country Jailhouse
Museum
Built in 1887, the Jailhouse is located in downtown Floresville at the
Courthouse Square. Open first and third Saturday of each month 10 AM-1
PM.
1142 C Street | 830.393.0831
Jackson Nature Park
This fifty-acre park adjacent to Cibolo Creek is located on County Road 401, between FM 1922 and Stockdale. Features hiking trails, picnic tables, nature study, and bird watching. Parking and restrooms available. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 AM to dusk. Admission is $1, collected on an honor system inside the park. Visit www.sara-tx.org/site/parks/jackson.html for more information.
County Road 401
Floresville
River Park
This park offers visitors and residents a variety of recreational options.
Features a swimming pool, baseball fields, soccer fields, playgrounds,
and plenty of picnic tables.
State Highway 97 West
Arcadia Theatre
Two screen theatre located in downtown Floresville. The building was originally
constructed in 1911. Then in 1999, it was renovated and reopened for business.
Visit the web
site for more information.
1417 Third Street | 830.393.4297
Canary
Islanders Cemetery
Established prior to 1732 by islanders who formed first organized civil
settlement in Texas at San Fernando de Bexar, now San Antonio. Several
Texas families trace lineage from those colonists. Off US 181 two blocks
north of Highway 97/FM 536 intersection.
Intersection of Plum Street and Tenth Street
Tourists
and Visitors Center
Located at intersection of US 181 and Highway 97. The new visitors center
is open 9 AM-3 PM Monday through Friday. We welcome you to visit our center:
let us assist you during your stay in Floresville! Contact
us for more information.
910 Tenth Street | 830.393.0074
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