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Colorado County Map, Texas

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Colorado County, Texas

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Colorado County, Texas sits between Houston and San Antonio, in the coastal plains. This place is steeped in Texas history. Ever heard of the Texas Independence Trail? It runs right through Colorado County.

The county was one of the first settled by Anglo-Americans in Texas. Columbus, the county seat, has some beautiful old buildings. Ranching is still big here. But it’s not all cows and oil wells.

The Colorado River is a big draw for fishing and kayaking. Bald eagles nest here in the winter. It’s where old Texas meets new. The locals are proud of their heritage. And they’ll tell you all about it if you ask.

CategoryDetails
County NameColorado County
County SeatColumbus
PopulationApproximately 22,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesColumbus, Eagle Lake, Weimar, Rock Island, Garwood
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 10, U.S. Highway 90, State Highway 71
FIPS Code48-089
Total Area (Land and Water)974 square miles (960 sq mi land, 14 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Austin County (Northeast), Wharton County (Southeast), Jackson County (South), Lavaca County (Southwest), Fayette County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateTexas
Coordinates29°37’N, 96°32’W
EtymologyNamed after the Colorado River, which flows through the county
Major LandmarksStephen F. Austin State Park, Columbus Historical District, Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
WebsiteColorado County Website

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