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Moore County


Origin of the Name

Moore County got its name from Edwin Ward Moore (1810–1865), commodore of the Texan Navy.

Moore County

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County Seat Dumas

Established 1876

Population 21,358

Median Age 31.6

Land Area 899.7 sq mi

Water Area 9.92 sq mi

Total Area 909.62 sq mi

Percent Urban 68.54%

Percent Rural 31.46%

Latitude, Longitude 35.8447° N, 101.8892° W