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Wilbarger County


Origin of the Name

Wilbarger County was named after Josiah P. and Mathias Wilbarger, brothers and early settlers, with Josiah later becoming a mythical figure for surviving 11 years after being scalped.

Wilbarger County

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County Seat Vernon

Established 1858

Population 12,887

Median Age 40.2

Land Area 970.95 sq mi

Water Area 7.03 sq mi

Total Area 977.97 sq mi

Percent Urban 73.9%

Percent Rural 26.1%

Latitude, Longitude 34.0688° N, 99.2786° W