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Knox County Map, Texas

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Knox County, Texas

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Knox County is right in North Texas. This county is all about agriculture. Benjamin is the county seat, but don’t expect any traffic jams. This place is farm country with lots of cotton fields.

The North Wichita River cuts through, forming its northern border. Hunting is popular here, especially for quail and deer. The county has a colorful history, from Comanche raids to cattle drives.

Summers are hot. But folks here are used to it. The Brazos River cuts through, great for boating. It’s the kind of place where neighbors still help neighbors. Small-town values are alive and well in Knox County.

CategoryDetails
County NameKnox County
County SeatBenjamin
PopulationApproximately 3,200
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBenjamin, Knox City, Munday
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 82, U.S. Highway 277, State Highway 6
FIPS Code48-275
Total Area (Land and Water)856 square miles (851 sq mi land, 5 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Foard County (North), Baylor County (East), Haskell County (South), King County (West), Stonewall County (Southwest), Throckmorton County (Southeast)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateTexas
Coordinates33°36’N, 99°44’W
EtymologyNamed after Henry Knox, the first U.S. Secretary of War
Major LandmarksKnox County Museum, Brazos River, Knox Prairie Oil Museum
WebsiteKnox County Website

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