Wilson County Courthouse and Jail
The Wilson County Courthouse and Jail are located in Floresville, Texas. Its mildest months, January, February, March, April, October, November and December, bring highs of 65–84°F.
A museum inside Floresville
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 96–97°, and about 130 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Floresville
Wilson County Courthouse and Jail is inside Floresville, which has 15 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Austin
Austin is about 84 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
The weather near Wilson County Courthouse and Jail shifts through the year, as below.
Wilson County Courthouse and Jail
The Wilson County Courthouse and Jail are located in Floresville, Texas. They were added to the National Register of Historic Places in Texas in 1978 and the courthouse as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1984.
Architect Alfred Giles used local brick for the Italianate design. The courthouse was remodeled in the 1930s, when the bricks were plastered over, and again in the 1950s. Giles also designed the Brooks County Courthouse, Fredericksburg Memorial Library, Live Oak County Courthouse, Presidio County Courthouse, Webb County Courthouse as well as courthouses in the counties of Goliad and Kerr. In 1909, Giles designed the facade of the Kendall County Courthouse. He also designed the 1885 Llano County courthouse, which burned down in 1892.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978) · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1984)
Bases for Wilson County Courthouse and Jail
Close by, places to stay are in Floresville (15) and Elmendorf (6), and San Antonio has the most rooms in the area (584).
San Antonio
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
1,548,422 people
32 mi northwest of Wilson County Courthouse and Jail
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Wilson County Courthouse and Jail | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floresville | in town | — | 15 6 hotels · 5 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 9,105 | $241K | B− |
| Elmendorf | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 6 2 hotels · 4 RV parks | 3,111 | $161K | — |
| Pleasanton | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 21 10 hotels · 3 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 6 RV parks | 11,511 | $204K | C+ |
| Kenedy | 29 mi southeast | 45 min | 23 13 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 4 RV parks | 3,305 | $140K | C− |
| Jourdanton | 28 mi southwest | 40 min | 19 10 hotels · 1 motel · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 4 RV parks | 4,751 | $171K | — |
| Stockdale | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,494 | $173K | — |
| Karnes City | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 3,540 | $93K | B+ |
| Poth | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 2,014 | $225K | A+ |
| San Antonio | 32 mi northwest | 50 min | 584 446 hotels · 89 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 7 campgrounds · 13 RV parks | 1,548,422 | $236K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Also within 63 miles are these.
Big draw128 mi Stadium & arenaAlamodome
228 mi LandmarkAlamo Mission
326 mi Stadium & arenaFrost Bank Center
62 mi CaveJacob's Well (Texas)
428 mi LookoutTower of the Americas
42 mi Theme parkSix Flags Fiesta Texas
40 mi Theme parkSeaWorld San Antonio
525 mi National Historical ParkSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park1.6M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Alamodome: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0 · Alamo Mission: Zygmunt Put Zetpe0202, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Frost Bank Center: Atristan 77, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jacob's Well (Texas): Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Tower of the Americas: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Chris Hagerman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SeaWorld San Antonio: TheConduqtor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: Liveon001 ©Travis Witt, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good to know about Wilson County Courthouse and Jail
Is Wilson County Courthouse and Jail in Floresville?
Yes. It’s inside Floresville, TX.
When is the best time to visit Wilson County Courthouse and Jail?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 65–84°.
How far is Wilson County Courthouse and Jail from Austin?
About 84 miles north of Austin, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Wilson County Courthouse and Jail?
San Antonio (SAT), about 33 miles away.
Where should I stay near Wilson County Courthouse and Jail?
San Antonio (32 mi, 584 places to stay), Floresville (in town, 15 places to stay) and Elmendorf (13 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Floresville
No one has shared advice yet; Floresville’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.