Jasper County, Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 30� 44' 24" N, 94� 1' 48" W (30.74, -94.03)
Population: 35,710 (2010) 35,604 (2000) 31,102 (1990)
Total area: 970 square miles (2,500 km2)
939 square miles (2,430 km2) land
31 square miles (80 km2) water

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Jasper County History

"Jasper County was one of the original twenty-three counties created when the Republic of Texas was established in 1836 following the Texas Revolution. Bevil settlement, established by pioneer John Bevil about 1824, became the seat of government and was renamed Jasper in 1835 in honor of American Revolutionary War hero William Jasper." - from Jasper County Courthouse historical marker.

Jasper 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 - Jasper
Book Hotel Here - Jasper Hotels

Jasper County Vintage Maps

From 1907 Texas state map #2090 showing Jasper / Newton County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

From 1920 Texas state map #10749 showing Jasper / Newton County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

From 1940 Texas state map #4335 showing Jasper / Newton County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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