Shackelford County, Texas

Shackelford County
The Shackelford County Courthouse in Albany
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°44′N 99°21′W / 32.73°N 99.35°W / 32.73; -99.35
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1874
Named forJack Shackelford
SeatAlbany
Largest cityAlbany
Area
 • Total916 sq mi (2,370 km2)
 • Land914 sq mi (2,370 km2)
 • Water1.3 sq mi (3 km2)  0.1%
Population
 • Total3,105
 • Density3.4/sq mi (1.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)

Shackelford County is a county in the state of Texas in the United States. In 2020, 3,105 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Albany. The county was named for Jack Shackelford, a medical man who later became a soldier and led men during the Texas Revolution.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Shackelford County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.