Gillespie County, Texas is steeped in its pioneer German traditions and socially progressive attitudes; a continuing emphasis on education and community service, Gillespie County includes the 1,061 square miles around the county seat of Fredericksburg, TX. The officials and staff of Gillespie serve a population of 20,000 citizens and a local herd of 140,000 white tail deer.  The history of Gillespie County is deeply intertwined with the history of  Native Americans such as the Tonkawa, Kiowa and Comanche Indians and the early German pioneers that settled the area in the mid-1800’s.

Llano County, TX is located deep in the heartland of Texas. Llano is one of the most unique and picturesque cities in the entire state. To visit Llano is to see history close-up. A place where the preservation of the past, and the prospects for the future are held in equal esteem. Llano County is a region of rugged beauty and historic significance. Whether it's the astounding profusion of wildflowers in the spring, the refreshing waters of the Llano River in the summer, the lure of landing a trophy fish in the fall, or the abundance of deer in winter, rest assured Llano is in the center of activity.


 

Blanco County, Texas serves as the gateway to much that the Texas Hill Country has to offer.  The Blanco River, which meanders through the southern edge of Blanco, TX provides not only the community’s drinking water, but also its most popular tourist attraction.  The river is the focal point ofBlanco State Park, one of the state’s smaller parks and most picturesque.  It is one of only a few state parks with camping facilities located within a city, making supplies and small-town amenities readily available.  Johnson City is the county seat. Visitors planning to explore the Hill Country also like Blanco and Johnson City’s central locations.  A number of interesting places located within a 40-mile radius of Blanco include Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock State Natural area, Lyndon B. Johnson National and State Historical Parks, Boerne, Gruene, Johnson City, Canyon Lake, and Pedernales Falls State Park.

 

Mason, TX is a community with lots of history... Settled from the south by German immigrants,  from the north and east by English, Irish and Americans nad from the west by the Mexicans. The cultural influences of these (and more) groups are still evident today.  Agriculture was the lifeblood of the community in the early days, and for many, it still remains vital. Ranching and farming are the primary industries, but now deer hunting and viticulture (wine grape production) have joined the landscape of cattle, peanuts, watermelons, sheep and goats.  The abundance of groundwater in portions of Mason County have attracted much interest from speculators and growers alike for many years.