Count Norbert Von Ormay, an Austrian nobleman with a love for Texas, arrived in 1886 with twenty servants and a grand vision to establish a court at the “Castle on the Medina.” The castle, a grand limestone mansion overlooking the Medina River, was built by Enoch Jones, a wealthy San Antonio merchant, who envisioned it as his retirement home. It was reported to be the first in Texas to have indoor plumbing. Von Ormy, originally a thriving agricultural community, had already been known as “Medina Crossing” for many years. The arrival of Count Von Ormay sparked a sensation in San Antonio, with his glamorous Countess Emma and their uniformed servants making headlines in local newspapers. However, the Count’s grand plans were short-lived. The Countess returned to Europe after a year’s residence, and mysteriously, the Count disappeared a year after that. It is believed he may have returned to his homeland, leaving the castle behind. Though the couple’s stay was brief, the mansion would forever be known as the “Von Ormy Castle.” The arrival of the Count and his enchanting Countess brought a touch of European grandeur to the community. The town of Von Ormy got its name from the Count, although the postmaster misspelled it, giving the town the name we know today.
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