Winkler County Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 31� 51' 36" N, 103� 3' 0" W (31.86, -103.05)
Population: 7,893 Est. (2016)
7,110 (2010) 7,173 (2000) 8,626 (1990)
Total area: 841 square miles (2,180 km2)
841 square miles (2,180 km2) land
0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) water

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Winkler County History

1936 Texas Centennial Marker:
(In Sand Hills Park, FM 115 and 874, W of Kermit)

WINKLER COUNTY

Formed from Tom Green County;
created February 26, 1887.
Organized April 5, 1910.
Named in honor of C. M. Winkler, 1821-1882. Statesman, soldier and jurist.

Kermit, the county seat
A petroleum producing and cattle raising area. (1936)

Winkler 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 - Kermit
Area Hotel - Odessa Hotels | More Hotels

Winkler County Vintage Maps

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

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

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

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