About Von Ormy
ABOUT VON ORMY
History
Von Ormy is one of the newest cities in Texas, and is a growing, vibrant city located in the heart of South Texas. City is named after Prussian Count Norbert Von Ormay who moved his court to our community in the 1880’s.
Von Ormy is one of the newest cities in Texas, and is a growing, vibrant city located in the heart of South Texas. City is named after Prussian Count Norbert Von Ormay who moved his court to our community in the 1880’s.
Geography
Von Ormy lies along the Medina River at the crossing point of the historic Upper Laredo Camino Real. The city is now crossed by Interstate 35, with access from exits 140 and 141. I-35 leads 15 miles (24 km) northeast to downtown San Antonio and 143 miles (230 km) southwest to Laredo