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COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1871 COUNTY NAMED FOR: The name Aransas came from the Rio Nuestra Senora de Aranzazu, which has its origin in an estate in Spain. COUNTY SEATS: One - Rockport. COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Rockport's name is geographically descriptive and refers to a ledge of rock near the Gulf of Mexico. COURTHOUSES: Two - 1889 and 1956 with a 1983 addition. STANDING: None - New courthouse is under construction. |
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1956 Courthouse Photo: Robert Deering 1974 |
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ADDRESS: 319 N Live Oak St, Rockport, TX |