Childress County Map, Texas
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Childress County, Texas
Childress County sits in the southeastern corner of the Texas Panhandle. It’s cattle country and always has been. The county is named after George Childress, who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Childress is the county seat and was once a major railroad town. These days, it’s quieter. But there’s still plenty to see and do. The Fair Park Auditorium is a local landmark. So is the Childress County Heritage Museum.
If you’re passing through on Highway 287, make sure to stop. The locals are friendly. The BBQ’s amazing. And the sunsets? Out of this world.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Childress County |
| County Seat | Childress |
| Population | Approximately 7,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Childress, Carey |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 287, U.S. Highway 62 |
| FIPS Code | 48-075 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 714 square miles (696 sq mi land, 18 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Collingsworth County (North), Harmon County, Oklahoma (Northeast), Hardeman County (East), Cottle County (South), Hall County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 34°25’N, 100°12’W |
| Etymology | Named after George Campbell Childress, a lawyer and principal author of the Texas Declaration of Independence |
| Major Landmarks | Childress County Heritage Museum, Fair Park, Stoney Ridge Golf Course |
| Website | Childress County Website |
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