Bowie County, County in northeastern Texas, United States.
Bowie County spans 923 square miles of land and water, featuring Boston as its county seat within the Texarkana metropolitan area.
The county, established in 1840 and named after James Bowie, initially contained Native American settlements of the Caddoan Mississippian culture from 1500 BCE.
The county population of 92,893 residents represents a mix of communities, with significant white and African American demographics shaping local traditions.
Residents access county services through the courthouse in New Boston, while major highways I-30 and I-49 connect the region to surrounding areas.
The county borders both Arkansas and Oklahoma, making it one of only three Texas counties that share boundaries with two different states.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1840
Capital city: Boston
Part of: Texarkana metropolitan area
Shares border with: McCurtain County, Little River County, Miller County, Cass County, Morris County, Red River County
Website: http://co.bowie.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 33.45000,-94.42000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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United States Post Office and Courthouse
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Four States Auto Museum
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Beech Street Brick Street
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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
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Museum of Regional History
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East Broad Street Historic District
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Canaan Baptist Church
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Orr School
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Patrick J. Ahern House
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Ritchie Grocery Building
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Little River County Training School Historic District
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Kittrell House
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Swift Building
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Perot Theatre
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