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Throckmorton County Map, Texas

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Throckmorton County, Texas

Throckmorton Location Map Texas

Throckmorton County is in North Texas. It’s small. The whole county has fewer people than some city blocks. The landscape is a mix of rolling hills and prairies.

The county seat, also called Throckmorton, has a beautiful courthouse right in the center of town. It’s a glimpse into Texas history.

Ranching is the lifeblood here. Cowboys aren’t just in the movies. You’ll see them working the land. Oil and gas have brought some economic ups and downs over the years.

CategoryDetails
County NameThrockmorton County
County SeatThrockmorton
PopulationApproximately 1,400
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesThrockmorton, Woodson, Lueders, Albany
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 380, U.S. Highway 283
FIPS Code48-447
Total Area (Land and Water)915 square miles (910 sq mi land, 5 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Baylor County (North), Young County (East), Stephens County (Southeast), Shackelford County (South), Haskell County (West), Archer County (Northeast), Knox County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateTexas
Coordinates33°05’N, 99°12’W
EtymologyNamed after William Throckmorton, a Texas pioneer
Major LandmarksThrockmorton County Courthouse, Fort Griffin State Historic Site
WebsiteThrockmorton County Website

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