Yoakum County Map, Texas

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Yoakum County, Texas

Yoakum County is out on the western edge of Texas, bordering New Mexico. It’s where the sky seems bigger somehow. Oil wells cover the landscape, pumping away day and night.
The county is named after Henderson Yoakum, a Texas historian. Plains is the county seat. Farmers grow cotton and peanuts, making the most of the sandy soil.
It’s hot in the summer. But the people here are resourceful. They work hard and look out for each other. That’s just how it is in Yoakum County.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Yoakum County |
County Seat | Plains |
Population | Approximately 8,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Plains, Denver City, Yoakum |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 84, State Highway 214 |
FIPS Code | 48-501 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 912 square miles (911 sq mi land, 1 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cochran County (North), Terry County (East), Gaines County (South), Lea County, New Mexico (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
State | Texas |
Coordinates | 32°42’N, 102°46’W |
Etymology | Named after Henderson Yoakum, a Texas historian |
Major Landmarks | Yoakum County Historical Museum, Yoakum County Courthouse |
Website | Yoakum County Website |
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