Castro County

Castro County is an administrative division in the northern Texas Panhandle covering around 900 square miles of mostly flat agricultural land. The area centers on the town of Dimmitt and includes several smaller communities spread across its territory.

The county was established by the Texas legislature in 1876 and named after Henri Castro, a French diplomat who supported the Republic of Texas. The region then developed into an agricultural community that continues to define the area.

Life here revolves around farming and ranching, with families and community ties forming the social backbone. You can see this rural character reflected in how people conduct their daily lives and relate to the land.

Most county services and administration are centered in Dimmitt, the main administrative hub. Visitors and residents can find government offices and the courthouse there handling registrations and official documentation.

The area is served by three separate school districts operating independent school systems for different communities. This arrangement reflects how rural communities maintain their own educational organization across the county.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1891

Capital city: Dimmitt

Shares border with: Lamb County, Swisher County, Parmer County, Deaf Smith County, Randall County, Hale County

Website: https://co.castro.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 34.53000,-102.26000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53