Hemphill County Map, Texas

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Hemphill County, Texas

Hemphill County is perched way up in the northeast corner of the Texas Panhandle, bordering Oklahoma. Canadian is the county seat and is a big piece of culture on the high plains.
The county is named after John Hemphill, the first chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court. Ranching is the lifeblood of this place. The Canadian River cuts a dramatic valley through the county.
You can see the stars forever out here. The Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Oil and gas keep the economy humming. Spring always brings an explosion of wildflowers in Hemphill County. Beautiful. Real.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Hemphill County |
County Seat | Canadian |
Population | Approximately 3,600 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Canadian |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 60, U.S. Highway 83 |
FIPS Code | 48-211 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 912 square miles (906 sq mi land, 6 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lipscomb County (North), Ellis County, Oklahoma (Northeast), Roger Mills County, Oklahoma (Southeast), Wheeler County (South), Roberts County (West), Gray County (Southwest) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
State | Texas |
Coordinates | 35°50’N, 100°16’W |
Etymology | Named after John Hemphill, the first chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court |
Major Landmarks | Canadian River, Lake Marvin, Citadelle Art Foundation |
Website | Hemphill County Website |
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