Ellis County
Origin of the Name
Ellis County was named after Richard Ellis (1781–1846), who served as president of the convention that produced the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Ellis County
County Details
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County Seat Waxahachie
Established 1849
Population 192,455
Median Age 36.2
Land Area 935.75 sq mi
Water Area 16.21 sq mi
Total Area 951.96 sq mi
Percent Urban 69.31%
Percent Rural 30.69%
Latitude, Longitude 32.2620° N, 96.8351° W