from Fort McKavett, settled on four section of land – two miles north of Winkler’s Well – in 1887, and drilled the first well in 1889. In 1890, Sonora was selected as the county seat of Sutton County.
NEARBY
Fort McKavett, Lake Amistad, Llano State Park, The Devils River Sink Hole, The Hummingbird House.
WELCOME TO SONORA, TEXAS
WHERE THE HILL COUNTRY MEETS WEST TEXAS
Located between central Texas and the Big Bend Region at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and Highway 277, Sonora Texas offers the best of both the Texas Hill Country and West Texas. Rolling hills and limestone outcroppings laced with oak and juniper greet visitors and serve as the perfect backdrop for the world-famous Caverns of Sonora, the quiet trails of Eaton Hill Nature Center and Preserve, and an abundance of historical attractions including the Old Ice House Ranch Museum. With plenty of lodging and dining options, Sonora offers travelers the perfect weekend getaway or overnight stay on the way to or from Big Bend.
Restaurants: Sutton County Steakhouse, La Mexicana Restaurant, La La’s Mexican Restaurant, Taco Grill, Honeybee Café, JL Bar Ranch & Resort, Pit Stop BBQ, Backdoor Café ( In Roosevelt)