Hale County, Administrative division in Texas, United States
Hale County encompasses 1,005 square miles of land in the western central region of Texas, with Plainview serving as its county seat.
The Texas Legislature established Hale County from Bexar County in 1876, naming it after Lieutenant John C Hale who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto.
The Schick Opera House, opened in 1909, marks the beginning of cultural development in Hale County alongside the establishment of Wayland Baptist College.
The county administration provides online services for birth certificates, marriage licenses, and property tax payments through its official website.
The discovery of oil reserves in 1946 transformed the economic landscape of Hale County from primarily agricultural to include petroleum production.
GPS coordinates: 34.07000,-101.83000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:28
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