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Cooke County


Origin of the Name

Cooke County was named after William Gordon Cooke, a soldier who fought during the Texas Revolution.

Cooke County

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County Seat Gainesville

Established 1848

Population 41,668

Median Age 40.3

Land Area 874.83 sq mi

Water Area 23.68 sq mi

Total Area 898.5 sq mi

Percent Urban 39.7%

Percent Rural 60.3%

Latitude, Longitude 33.6672° N, 97.3517° W