Kosciusko
Kosciusko is at the junction of Farm roads 541 and 1347, twelve miles east of Floresville in southeastern Wilson County. It was named for Polish General Thaddeus Kosciusko when it was established about 1890 as a rural supply point for Polish and German settlers brought to the area by the San Antonio and Gulf Railroad. In 1900 Frank Nieschwietz operated a store, and the population was twenty-two. A local post office operated from 1906 to 1920, when the mail was ordered to Stockdale. Kosciusko had a population of ten in 1930. Three businesses and a population of forty were reported in 1947. The population was fifty in 1965 and 390 in 1990 and 2000.
Claudia Hazlewood | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
- Adoption Status:
- This place has been adopted and will not be available until January 1, 2027
- Adopted by:
- Peggy Kotara-Spore
- Dedication Message:
- In honor of all of our Polish families
Belongs to
Kosciusko is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Kosciusko is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 29.10552430Longitude: -97.95055900
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Population Count, 2009
390