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Ward County


Origin of the Name

Ward County was named after Thomas William Ward, who served as a commissioner for the General Land Office of Texas and was also the mayor of Austin, Texas.

Ward County

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County Seat Monahans

Established 1887

Population 11,644

Median Age 34.5

Land Area 835.6 sq mi

Water Area 0.24 sq mi

Total Area 835.84 sq mi

Percent Urban 78.68%

Percent Rural 21.32%

Latitude, Longitude 31.5396° N, 103.1279° W