Wood County
Origin of the Name
Wood County was named after George Tyler Wood, the second governor of Texas (1847–1849).
Wood County
County Details
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County Seat Quitman
Established 1850
Population 44,843
Median Age 48.1
Land Area 645.24 sq mi
Water Area 50.48 sq mi
Total Area 695.72 sq mi
Percent Urban 12.71%
Percent Rural 87.29%
Latitude, Longitude 32.8296° N, 95.3521° W