A Driving Tour of Civil War Sites in Kerr County, Texas

Today, we take a look at the role Kerr County, Texas, played in the Civil War. Kerr County is located 60 miles northwest of San Antonio on I-10. The most well-known community is Kerrville, on the Guadalupe River.

While no formal military engagements were fought in Kerr County, the area was awash in the blood and terror of the local conflict between Confederates and Unionists. Hangings, shootings, house burnings and despoliation of farms were the reality of the Civil War in Kerr County.

Joseph Luther, Ph.D., has compiled a scenic 75-mile back-road driving loop that begins and ends at Camp Verde. GPS coordinates are provided. Read Dr. Luther's post on Kerr County's role in the Civil War on Kerrville's blog.

Photo: Kerr County, Texas.