Hondo Creek

Hondo Creek is a tributary of the Frio River in Texas that rises in Bandera County northwest of Tarpley and runs approximately 67 miles to its mouth near Pearsall, Texas. The creek crosses through three counties including Bandera, Medina, and Frio.

Hondo Creek
Location
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
Physical characteristics
SourceTexas Hill Country
  locationMedina County, Texas
  coordinates29°42′58″N 99°23′16″W
  elevation577 m (1,893 ft)
MouthFrio River
  location
Frio County, Texas
  coordinates
28°56′37″N 99°10′44″W
  elevation
182 m (597 ft)
Battle of the Arroyo Hondo
Part of Woll Expedition
DateSeptember 21, 1842
Location
Hondo Creek, Texas
Result

Texan victory;

  • Strategic withdrawal
Belligerents
Republic of Texas Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Mathew Caldwell Adrián Woll
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
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