Region: South Texas Plains
Named for early rancher, Don Francisco Flores de Abrego, who established his
ranch about six miles northwest in 1832. In 1833, the nucleus of the present
town was founded on land donated by the Flores family. It became the Wilson
County seat in 1883. Annual events include the Peanut Festival held the second
weekend in October and Market Days in May.
Nearby Cities: Poteet, Yorktown, Selma, Pleasanton, Luling, Gonzales, more...