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Wharton County Map, Texas

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Wharton County, Texas

Wharton Location Map Texas

Wharton County sits in the coastal plains of Southeast Texas, about an hour southwest of Houston. It’s farm country with lots of rice fields. Cattle graze lazily in the pastures.

The Colorado River cuts through, feeding the fertile soil. Wharton, the county seat, has a fun downtown with some beautiful old buildings. But El Campo is the largest city.

Oil and gas have brought some wealth too. But agriculture is still king here. The people are down-to-earth and friendly. You’ll find some of the best BBQ and Tex-Mex around these parts.

CategoryDetails
County NameWharton County
County SeatWharton
PopulationApproximately 41,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesWharton, El Campo, Lane City, Newgulf
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 59, U.S. Highway 90
FIPS Code48-481
Total Area (Land and Water)1,092 square miles (1,082 sq mi land, 10 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Austin County (North), Fort Bend County (Northeast), Brazoria County (East), Matagorda County (Southeast), Jackson County (Southwest), Colorado County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateTexas
Coordinates29°18’N, 96°06’W
EtymologyNamed after William Harris Wharton and John Austin Wharton
Major LandmarksBig Tree Park, El Campo Museum
WebsiteWharton County Website

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