Population |
1,501 |
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Physical Features: Northwest county southwest of Wichita Falls; rolling, between Brazos River forks; red to black soils.
Economy: Oil, agribusiness, hunting.
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History: Site of the Comanche Indian Reservation 1854-1859. Ranching developed after the Civil War. County named for Dr. W.E. Throckmorton, father of Gov. J.W. Throckmorton; county created from Fannin County in 1858; organized in 1879.
Race/Ethnicity: (In percent) Anglo, 82.3; Black, 0.9; Hispanic, 14.3; Asian, 0.5; Other, 1.3; Two or more races, 1.3.
Vital Statistics, annual: Births, 10; deaths, 30; marriages, 18; divorces, 2.
Recreation: Hunting, fishing; historic sites include Camp Cooper, site of former Comanche reservation, restored ranch home; Millers Creek Reservoir; wild game dinner in January.
Minerals: Natural gas, oil.
Agriculture: Beef cattle, horses, wheat, hay. Market value $27.3 million. Mesquite firewood sold. Hunting leases important.
THROCKMORTON (764) county seat; varied manufacturing, oil-field services; hospital; Old Jail museum.
Other towns include: Elbert (21), Woodson (250).
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A 22-foot-tall sculpture along U.S. 380 in western Throckmorton County. Photo by Robert Plocheck. |