Childress County
Origin of the Name
Childress County was named after George Campbell Childress (1804–1841), one of the authors of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Childress County
County Details
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County Seat Childress
Established 1876
Population 6,664
Median Age 34.6
Land Area 696.51 sq mi
Water Area 17.21 sq mi
Total Area 713.72 sq mi
Percent Urban 67.77%
Percent Rural 32.23%
Latitude, Longitude 34.5258° N, 100.1703° W