Hudspeth County

Hudspeth County is an expansive administrative area in western Texas featuring mountainous terrain, desert landscapes, and valleys. The land rises and falls across the region, creating varied topography from lower basins to higher elevations.

This county was established in 1917 during an era of territorial organization in western Texas. Earlier peoples had lived here for centuries, leaving traces of settlements and agricultural practices in the river valleys.

The communities here reflect strong Mexican and Spanish traditions that shape daily life and local celebrations. Family connections and traditional customs remain central to how people in these towns relate to one another.

Two major highways cross through the region and link it to surrounding areas, with the southern route heading toward El Paso. Visitors should plan for long distances between scattered communities and limited public transportation options.

Sierra Blanca, the county seat, features a rare adobe courthouse built from local materials in the traditional style. This clay brick structure stands as the only example of its kind in the entire state and reflects building methods from an earlier time.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1917

Capital city: Sierra Blanca

Shares border with: Culberson County, Jeff Davis County, Presidio County, El Paso County, Guadalupe Municipality, Práxedis G. Guerrero Municipality, Otero County

Website: http://co.hudspeth.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 31.45000,-105.37000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:08