Swisher County Texas history, cities, towns, county seat, courthouse, vintage maps, hotels & more. (original) (raw)
Texas | Counties 34� 31' 48" N, 101� 43' 48" W (34.53, -101.73)
Population: Est. 7,466 (2016) 7,854 (2010)
Total area: 901 square miles (2,330 km2
890 square miles (2,300 km2) land
11 square miles (28 km2) water
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Swisher County History
1936 Centennial Marker: SWISHER COUNTY
Formed from Young and Bexar territories.
Created: August 21, 1876.
Organized: July 17, 1890.
Named in honor of James Gibson Swisher, 1794-1864. Conspicuous for gallantry at the storming of Bexar, 1835. Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, 1836.
County seat,
Swisher 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 - Tulia
Book Hotel Here - Plainview Hotels
Swisher County Vintage Maps
Swisher County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office
Swisher County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office
Swisher County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office