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Gaines County


Origin of the Name

Gaines County was named after James Gaines, a merchant and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Gaines County

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County Seat Seminole

Established 1876

Population 21,598

Median Age 28

Land Area 1502.36 sq mi

Water Area 0.49 sq mi

Total Area 1502.85 sq mi

Percent Urban 32.73%

Percent Rural 67.27%

Latitude, Longitude 32.6988° N, 102.7135° W