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