Wood County TX history, towns, courthouse, vintage maps, hotels. (original) (raw)

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WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS

32� 46' 48" N, 95� 22' 48" W (32.78, -95.38)
Population: 44,227 Est. (2016) 41,964 (2010)
Total area: 696 square miles (1,800 km2)
645 square miles (1,670 km2) land
50 square miles (130 km2) water

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Wood County History

1936 Texas Centennial Marker:WOOD COUNTY
Created February 5, 1850
Organized August 5, 1850
Named in Honor of George T. Wood 1795-1858
Member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas
An officer in the Mexican War
Governor of Texas 1847-1849
Quitman, the county seat

Wood 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 - Quitman
Book Area Hotel - Winnsboro Hotels

Wood County Vintage Maps

From 1882 Texas state map #2134 showing Wood County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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

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

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