Karnes County Museum

Independence Trail Region
8167 N Fm 81 Helena, TX 78118 (830) 780-3210
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Helena was once a boisterous county seat on the Chihuahua Road, or Ox-Cart Trail, from San Antonio to the coast. Later, the area’s first railroad bypassed the town, establishing a depot at nearby Karnes City, which took over as county seat. Helena became a virtual ghost town. Few folks live here today, but the Karnes County Museum complex keeps Helena’s story alive.

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Karnes County Museum

8167 N Fm 81 Helena, TX 78118

Admission

Free

Hours

Friday - Monday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.