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
County Details
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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