Duval County, Texas is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas, with a population of 11,782 as of the 2010 census. It was founded in 1858 and is named after Burr H. Duval, a soldier in the Texas Revolution who died in the Goliad Massacre. The county seat is San Diego, and it was officially organized in 1876 after a successful petition by its citizens.
The county has a rich history, with its first courthouse being a rented two-story stone building in 1876. However, it burned down in 1914 under mysterious circumstances. The present courthouse was built in 1916, and an annex was added in 1938. Duval County offers various county offices and services, including emergency management, justice of the peace, social services, and veteran services.
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