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Brewster County


Origin of the Name

Brewster County was named after Henry Percy Brewster (1816–1884), who served as the secretary of war for the Republic of Texas and was a soldier in the Civil War.

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County Seat Alpine

Established 1887

Population 9,546

Median Age 43.5

Land Area 6183.76 sq mi

Water Area 8.52 sq mi

Total Area 6192.28 sq mi

Percent Urban 65.82%

Percent Rural 34.18%

Latitude, Longitude 29.6630° N, 103.3587° W