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
County Details
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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