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Bee County


Origin of the Name

Bee County was named after Barnard Elliott Bee, Sr. (1787–1853), who served as the secretary of state of the Republic of Texas.

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County Seat Beeville

Established 1857

Population 31,047

Median Age 35.8

Land Area 880.24 sq mi

Water Area 0.1 sq mi

Total Area 880.33 sq mi

Percent Urban 45.83%

Percent Rural 54.17%

Latitude, Longitude 28.3624° N, 97.6982° W