Gillespie County
Origin of the Name
Gillespie County was named after Robert Addison Gillespie, a merchant, soldier in the Mexican–American War, and Texas Ranger.
Gillespie County
County Details
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County Seat Fredericksburg
Established 1848
Population 26,725
Median Age 50.5
Land Area 1058.2 sq mi
Water Area 3.48 sq mi
Total Area 1061.68 sq mi
Percent Urban 43.56%
Percent Rural 56.44%
Latitude, Longitude 30.3150° N, 98.9245° W