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Wharton County


Origin of the Name

Wharton County was named after William Harris Wharton (1802–1839) and John Austin Wharton (1806–1838), brothers and officers in the Texas Revolution.

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County Seat Wharton

Established 1846

Population 41,570

Median Age 37.9

Land Area 1086.14 sq mi

Water Area 8.23 sq mi

Total Area 1094.37 sq mi

Percent Urban 52.47%

Percent Rural 47.53%

Latitude, Longitude 29.3691° N, 96.1527° W