Irion County Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 31� 18' 0" N, 100� 58' 48" W (31.3, -100.98)
Population: 1,557 est. (2016) 1,599 (2010)
Total area: 1,052 square miles (2,720 km2)
1,052 square miles (2,720 km2) land
0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) water

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Irion County History

Created March 7,1889
Organized April 16,1889
Named in honor of Robert Anderson Irion, 1806-1860. Came to Texas in 1833 and located at Nacogdoches. Member of the first Texas Congress. Secretary of State in the cabinet of President Houston, 1837-1838.
Sherwood, first county seat.
1936 Mertzon, the county seat.

Irion County Courthouse	Irion County Courthouse Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson

Irion 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 - Mertzon
Area Hotels - San Angelo Hotels | More Hotels
Irion County is included in the San Angelo, Texas, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Irion County Vintage Maps

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

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

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

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