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Dawson County


Origin of the Name

Dawson County was named after Nicholas Mosby Dawson, a soldier in the Texan Revolution who tragically fell victim to the Dawson Massacre.

Dawson County

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County Seat Lamesa

Established 1876

Population 12,456

Median Age 33.7

Land Area 900.31 sq mi

Water Area 1.82 sq mi

Total Area 902.13 sq mi

Percent Urban 70.09%

Percent Rural 29.91%

Latitude, Longitude 32.7717° N, 101.9805° W