Cottle County

Cottle County is an administrative division in northwest Texas covering rolling prairie terrain between Lubbock and Wichita Falls. U.S. highways 62, 70, and 83 cross through its land, linking communities within the county.

The Texas legislature established this county in 1876 and named it after George Washington Cottle, who died defending the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. The naming honored his sacrifice in the struggle for independence.

The county maintains regular commissioner court meetings where elected officials gather to discuss local governance matters and community development initiatives.

Paducah serves as the county seat and offers administrative services to residents and visitors. The courthouse building houses court proceedings, tax administration, and management of public records.

Between 1900 and 1930, cotton field acreage expanded dramatically from a few hundred to over 130,000 acres. This rapid growth transformed the region into a major agricultural center and shaped the county's economic development.

GPS coordinates: 34.05731,-100.28326

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52