Ector County Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 31� 52' 12" N, 102� 32' 24" W (31.87, -102.54)
Population: 157,087 est. (2017) 137,130 (2010)
Total area: 902 square miles (2,340 km2)
898 square miles (2,330 km2) land
4.1 square miles (11 km2) water

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Ector County History

1936 Texas Centennial Marker:Ector County
Created February 26, 1887 from Tom Green County
Organized January 15, 1891,
Named in honor of Matthew Duncan Ector 1822-1879. Member of the Texas legislature a confederate officer and outstanding jurist
Odessa, The County Seat.

Ector County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Odessa
Book Hotel Here - Odessa Hotels

Ector County Vintage Maps

Ector County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Ector County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Ector County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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