Hale County Texas history, towns, courthouse, vintage maps. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 34� 4' 12" N, 101� 49' 48" W (34.07, -101.83)
Population: 34,263 Est. (2016) 36,273 (2010)
Total area: 1,005 square miles (2,600 km2)
1,005 square miles (2,600 km2) land
0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) water

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Hale County History

1936 Texas Centennial Marker:

HALE COUNTY

Formed from Young and Bexar territories;
Created August 21, 1876.
Organized August 13, 1888.
Named in Honor of John C. Hale, a lieutenant who fell at San Jacinto.

Plainview, County Seat.

Hale 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 - Plainview
Area Hotel - Plainview Hotels | More Hotels

Hale County Vintage Maps

From 1907 Texas state map #2090 showing Hale County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

From 1920 Texas state map #10749 showing Hale County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

From 1940 Texas state map #4335 showing Hale County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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