Schleicher County Texas history, town list, vintage maps & more. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 30� 54' 0" N, 100� 32' 24" W (30.9, -100.54)

Population: 2,451 (2020)
3,461 (2010) 2,935 (2020) 2,990 (1990)
Total area: 1,311 square miles (3,400 km2)

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Schleicher County History

1936 Texas Centennial Marker:

SCHLEICHER COUNTY

Formed from Crockett County.
Created April 1, 1887.
Organized July 9, 1901.
Named in honor of Gustav Schleicher, 1823-1879. Pioneer German settler, member of the Texas Legislature, member of the United States Congress.
County seat, Eldorado.
First bale of cotton, 1904.

Schleicher 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 - Eldorado
Book area hotel - Sonora Hotels | San Angelo Hotels

Schleicher County Vintage Maps

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

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

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