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Briscoe County


Origin of the Name

Briscoe County was named after Andrew Briscoe (1810–1849), a signatory of the Texan Declaration of Independence and a soldier during the Texan Revolution.

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County Seat Silverton

Established 1876

Population 1,435

Median Age 45.2

Land Area 900 sq mi

Water Area 1.57 sq mi

Total Area 901.57 sq mi

Percent Rural 100%

Latitude, Longitude 34.5262° N, 101.1617° W