Swisher County, Texas
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Swisher County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,971.[1] Its county seat is Tulia.[2] The county was created in 1876 and later organized in 1890.[3] It is named for James G. Swisher, a soldier of the Texas Revolution and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
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Swisher County | |
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Coordinates: 34°32′N 101°44′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Founded | 1890 |
Named for | James G. Swisher |
Seat | Tulia |
Largest city | Tulia |
Area | |
• Total | 901 sq mi (2,330 km2) |
• Land | 890 sq mi (2,300 km2) |
• Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 1.2% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 6,971 |
• Density | 7.7/sq mi (3.0/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 19th |
Website | www |
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At one time, the large JA Ranch, founded by Charles Goodnight and John George Adair, and later owned by Goodnight and Cornelia Adair, reached into six counties, including Swisher.