Foard County

Foard County is an administrative region in northern Texas covering level terrain with gentle hills. The area includes several small communities and rural stretches typical of the Texas Panhandle landscape.

The region was settled in the late 1800s and developed as a center for ranching and farming. A severe tornado in 1942 caused widespread destruction and profoundly affected the community.

The Foard County Historical Society Museum maintains collections documenting the evolution of local businesses and community development through generations.

The county seat of Crowell is a small town with limited services, so planning ahead for meals and supplies is wise. Most local government offices keep limited hours and stores close early in the afternoon.

The area hosts an astronomy campus dedicated to observing and studying the night sky in this rural setting. The remote location offers dark skies ideal for astronomical research and observation work.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1891

Capital city: Crowell

Shares border with: Baylor County, Cottle County, Wilbarger County, Knox County, King County, Hardeman County

GPS coordinates: 33.98000,-99.78000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43