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Hood County


Origin of the Name

Hood County was named after John Bell Hood (1831–1879), a Confederate lieutenant general who commanded Hood's Texas Brigade.

Hood County

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County Details

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County Seat Granbury

Established 1866

Population 61,598

Median Age 45.8

Land Area 420.69 sq mi

Water Area 16.13 sq mi

Total Area 436.82 sq mi

Percent Urban 58.92%

Percent Rural 41.08%

Latitude, Longitude 32.4296° N, 97.8286° W