Throckmorton County, Texas
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Throckmorton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,440.[1] Its county seat is Throckmorton.[2] The county was created in 1858 and later organized in 1879.[3] It is named for William Throckmorton, an early Collin County settler.[4] Throckmorton County is one of four remaining prohibition, or entirely dry, counties in Texas.[5]
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Throckmorton County | |
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Coordinates: 33°11′N 99°13′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Founded | 1879 |
Named for | William Throckmorton |
Seat | Throckmorton |
Largest town | Throckmorton |
Area | |
• Total | 915 sq mi (2,370 km2) |
• Land | 913 sq mi (2,360 km2) |
• Water | 2.9 sq mi (8 km2) 0.3% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,440 |
• Density | 1.6/sq mi (0.61/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 19th |
Website | www |
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