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Carson County


Origin of the Name

Carson County was named after Samuel Price Carson, the first secretary of state of the Republic of Texas, who served from 1836 to 1838.

Carson County

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County Seat Panhandle

Established 1876

Population 5,807

Median Age 41.6

Land Area 920.24 sq mi

Water Area 3.87 sq mi

Total Area 924.11 sq mi

Percent Rural 100%

Latitude, Longitude 35.4579° N, 101.4339° W