HOME GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS COMMUNITY CONTACT & FEEDBACK I WANT TO… About Floresville Home Community About Floresville Floresville is a vibrant and growing community and the county seat of Wilson County, Texas. Situated strategically outside of San Antonio and just north of the oil and gas discoveries in the Eagle Ford Shale region, Floresville provides a culturally diverse home for an ever-growing number of residents looking to escape some of the big city bustle for a more intimate community. Our city has a long history of being a great place to visit and a wonderful place to live. The natural beauty of the land, richness of the soil, availability of water, and strategic geographic position, make Floresville a desirable location for both residents and businesses. History Floresville’s strategic location has been evident since the early days of the Spanish settlers who established missions and ranchos along the San Antonio River, and created supply routes between the Gulf Coast and settlements to the north—San Antonio and beyond. While the very earliest known residents of the area were Native American Indians, discovery and settlement by Europeans in the 18th century added Spanish vaqueros and priests, often living, worshiping, and working alongside the Native Americans in some of the earliest ranching operations in Texas. Spanish missionaries baptizing Native Americans (Wikipedia/Public Domain) The San Antonio & Aransas Pass railroad depot (Texas Transportation Museum) Floresville (originally named Lodi) was founded in 1867, established as the Wilson County seat in 1873, and incorporated in 1890. Floresville is named after Don Francisco Flores de Abrego, an early settler from the Canary Islands. In 1886, Floresville became the first town reached by the San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad, further driving growth well into the 1950s. Today’s citizens of Floresville reflect the diversity of the past and take full advantage of Floresville’s historic and cultural influences, making the city a unique point on the way to the future. Floresville Visitor’s Guide Economy & Industry Industry in the Floresville area has historically centered around agricultural products, primarily peanuts, cattle, cotton, and small grain. Floresville’s nickname, Peanut Capitol of Texas, and the annual Peanut Festival reflect the tradition of agriculture. Peanuts growing in irrigated field Completed oil and gas wells in Eagle Ford Shale region near Floresville In recent years, the economy of Floresville has become increasingly service- and energy-oriented. This shift has been driven in part by proximity to rapidly growing San Antonio (25 minutes to the north); significant oil and gas discoveries in the region of South Texas known as Eagle Ford Shale (just to the south); and steady growth of retail businesses (particularly along the US 181 corridor) serving area residents. Regional offices of Fortune 500 energy companies Halliburton, Baker-Hughes, and Weatherford, are within 30 minutes from Floresville. The city of Floresville works with the Floresville Economic Development Corporation and the Floresville Chamber of Commerce to maintain a positive business climate to foster more opportunities. While Floresville continues rapid growth and expansion in the 21st century, area residents feel it is important to reflect on the past, maintain the character of our historic downtown business sector, and appreciate cultural influences and the diversity of our city. Peanut sculpture on courthouse lawn Home in Floresville City Data 8,045 Population +24.8% Growth (2010-19) 7.72 Area (sq mi) Demographics Median Age 39.6 Households 2,392 Businesses 944 Workforce 3,167 Median Household Income $54,917 Location & Geography Latitude 28°8'11``N Longitude 98°9'28``W Elevation 390 ft January Temperatures 65°/36° July Temperatures 96°/75° Annual Precipitation 29.4 inches Annual Days of Sunshine 300 Government Government Type Home Rule Municipality City Council Members 6 Police 18 City Zoning Body Yes Master Plan Yes Utilities & Services Electricity Floresville Electric Light and Power Systems (FELPS) Natural Gas CenterPoint Energy Water City of Floresville Wastewater City of Floresville Internet GVEC, LVWifi, ZipLink, Rise Broadband, Ranch Wireless, Spectrum Hospital Connally Memorial Medical Center School District Floresville ISD FLORESVILLE MAP SHARE Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email COMMUNITY PAGES About Floresville Calendar of Events Event Center Map Parks & Recreation Pool Photo Galleries Videos Resources & Links UPCOMING EVENTS THU 25 Thanksgiving Day November 25 THU 25 City Council Regular Meeting (Cancelled) November 25 @ 6:00 pm FRI 26 Day After Thanksgiving November 26 DEC 01 Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting December 1 @ 6:00 pm DEC 04 Monthly Citywide Cleanup December 4 Calendar of Events » GOVERNMENT City Council FEDC Boards & Committees Agendas & Minutes Meeting Videos Meeting Comments Notices Press Releases & RFQs Bid Notices Finance, Budget, Transparency City Documents Code of Ordinances Elections Employment Opportunities Forms & Applications City News DEPARTMENTS City Manager City Secretary Buildings & Permits Code Enforcement Community Development Cemetery Finance Fire & EMS Human Resources Municipal Court Police Public Works Utility Administration Water Wastewater COMMUNITY About Floresville Calendar of Events Event Center Map Parks & Recreation Pool Photo Galleries Videos Resources & Links CONTACT & FEEDBACK City of Floresville 1120 D Street Floresville, TX 78114 (830) 393-3105 phone (830) 393-1211 fax citysecretary@floresvilletx.gov Citizen Complaints Open Records Requests Comments & Questions Contact Information Visit Floresville, Texas Live in Floresville Do Business in Floresville © 2005-2021 City of Floresville. 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