543+/- Ac. PICOSA RANCH, WILSON COUNTY, Floresville, TX. Set in picturesque, exotic South Texas, Picosa Ranch is discretely nestled among centuries-old oak trees and boasts expansive Texas landscapes. As the original homestead of Governor & Mrs. John Connally, the property is brimming with history, charm and elegance. HISTORY: Texas Governor John Connally and his family called Picosa Ranch home throughout his tenure as the Governor of Texas, Secretary of the Navy under President Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury under President Nixon. He is perhaps most notably known for his presence in the same vehicle as President Kennedy the day of the president's assassination in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. During his time in the political arena, 'Big John' Connally hosted a glittering coterie of world leaders, movie stars and dignitaries at the ranch. Guests included President and Mrs. Nixon, President Johnson and family, Nelson and Happy Rockefeller, President Ford and family and more. The presence of the Connallys is still felt in many areas around the property. Memorabilia from Connally's days in office, sculptures made by their daughter and artifacts brought to the house by the family still remain. The current owners, the Kowalski's, acquired the ranch in the mid-1990s and have transformed it into what it is today. Like the Connallys, the Kowalskis maintain the ranch as a working operation; raising cattle, horses and exotic game. Hunting is at the core of this property. As avid hunters, the Kowalskis along with the help of Governor Connally's grandson have successfully built a full service hunting operation where hunters enjoy chasing whitetail deer, upland birds, doves, turkeys and exotic animals. IMPROVEMENTS (sizes approx.): Main house- 8,200 4-Suite Guest house 3,400. Party Barn 2,400. Horse Barn and Facilities. Rodeo Arena. Main House Pool. Tennis Court. Hunting Lodge and Guest Suites. Resort Pool and 'Pit' Entertainment area. Shooting Pavilion and Wobble Trap. General Store. Ranch Foreman's Quarters. Skeet Range. Lighted Airstrip. ANIMALS: The ranch has Santa Gertrudis, Black Angus and Longhorn, total of approx. 120 head. Picosa Ranch is home to a wide range of animals, some traditionally synonymous with Texas and some, well, not. Our Texas Longhorn cattle roam the grounds of the property while horses are known to gather in the fields or find a home in their stalls. Some of our more exotic animals include Zebras, Oryx, Addax, Waterbuck and more. Hunting availability includes Turkey, hog, whitetail deer, dove, upland bird and the exotics. TAXES: Agricultural Exemption. WATER : 25% owned will convey MINERALS : 2/16% owned will convey