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Castroville is a city in Medina County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,954 at the 2020 census. Prior to 1893, Castroville was the first county seat of Medina County. Castroville was founded by Alsatian-Texans, who came to Texas during the German emigration period of the mid-1800s.
Castroville is one of the most historic villages in all Texas and as you stroll down our streets you'll think you're walking in living history. Founded in 1844 by Henri Castro it was originally settled by immigrants from the Alsace region of France.
Jun 26, 2021 · Nicknamed the “Little Alsace of Texas”, the small town of Castroville is best known for its Alsatian architecture (including a 17th-century home imported from France!) and culture–and as a result, there are many interesting things to do in Castroville!
Aug 20, 2022 · Castroville, the little Alsace of Texas, is one of the most historically significant towns in the state, and should be near the beginning of any serious Hill Country tour (especially if you’re coming from San Antonio; it is the logical first stop).
New City Smartphone App. The City is happy to introduce our new city app to help keep you informed on what is happening in Castroville.
Castroville, Texas, is truly a one-of-a-kind Texas small town. Known as the Little Alsace of Texas, Castroville allows you to get a little taste of France in Texas! Immigrants from Alsace, France, settled this region of the Texas Hill Country in the mid-1800s.
Castroville Historic District is a United States historic district in Castroville, Texas. It includes the oldest parts of the city of Castroville and contains twelve designated contributing properties, including a Texas State Historic Site and numerous Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
May 4, 2022 · Here are the best things to do in Castroville, Texas: Stop and Smell the Poppies at Castroville Poppy House. Danita Delimont / Shutterstock.com. Among many other monikers, Castroville is also known as the poppy capital of Texas. This city is the only place in the state where you’ll find Alsatian red poppies.
Jun 11, 2024 · July 2024. Castroville. Photograph by Wynn Myers. Spirits are high in the class I’m crashing on an April night at a community center in Castroville, a small town 25 miles west of San Antonio ...
Castroville is a historic community and continues to preserve and showcase the unique Alsatian architecture of the many historic homes and sites throughout the city. Experience Castroville's rich cultural heritage by visiting our unique shops, sampling traditional Alsatian cuisine, and touring historic buildings and grounds.
