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Upton County


Origin of the Name

Upton County was named after John C. and William F. Upton, brothers who served as lieutenant colonels in the Confederate army during the Civil War.

Upton County

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Established 1887

Population 3,308

Median Age 37

Land Area 1241.32 sq mi

Water Area 0.18 sq mi

Total Area 1241.5 sq mi

Percent Rural 100%

Latitude, Longitude 31.3385° N, 101.9805° W