Throckmorton County, Texas

Throckmorton County
The Throckmorton County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°11′N 99°13′W / 33.18°N 99.21°W / 33.18; -99.21
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1879
Named forWilliam Throckmorton
SeatThrockmorton
Largest townThrockmorton
Area
 • Total915 sq mi (2,370 km2)
 • Land913 sq mi (2,360 km2)
 • Water2.9 sq mi (8 km2)  0.3%
Population
 • Total1,440
 • Density1.6/sq mi (0.61/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.co.throckmorton.tx.us

Throckmorton County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, 1,440 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Throckmorton.

History

The county was created in 1858. It is named after William Throckmorton.

Geography

The county has a total area of 915 square miles.

Places

Cities

References

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