Bowie County
Origin of the Name
Bowie County was named after James Bowie (1796–1836), the legendary knife fighter who died at the Battle of the Alamo.
Bowie County
County Details
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County Seat New Boston
Established 1840
Population 92,893
Median Age 38.4
Land Area 884.93 sq mi
Water Area 37.99 sq mi
Total Area 922.93 sq mi
Percent Urban 62.06%
Percent Rural 37.94%
Latitude, Longitude 33.4473° N, 94.4800° W