Comanche County, County administrative division in Central Texas, United States.
Comanche County is a county in Central Texas situated on the Edwards Plateau, characterized by rolling hills and open land. The area contains Proctor Lake and is connected by major routes including U.S. Highway 67 and State Highway 16, with a small airport serving the region.
The Texas legislature established this county in 1856 by dividing land from Coryell and Bosque counties to create a new administrative division. The name honors the Comanche Native American people who once inhabited the region.
The Comanche Chief newspaper, founded in 1873, remains the primary way residents stay informed about local happenings and community news. It reflects how information flows through the county and connects people to each other's stories.
The area is easy to navigate by car thanks to the major highways running through it, and a small airport in the northeast provides additional transport options. Local offices and the county seat offer practical help with directions and current information about the area.
The regional economy shifted dramatically when a pest crisis devastated cotton farms in the early 1900s. Farmers responded by turning to peanut cultivation, transforming the agricultural character of the area.
Location: Texas
Inception: January 25, 1856
Capital city: Comanche
Shares border with: Erath County, Mills County, Hamilton County, Eastland County, Brown County
Website: https://co.comanche.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 31.95000,-98.56000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07
Dinosaur Valley State Park
77.6 km
Creation Evidence Museum
77.7 km
Regency Bridge
65.9 km
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
76.5 km
Proctor Lake
8.7 km
St. Olaf Kirke
76.4 km
Lake Brownwood State Park
45.5 km
Robert E. Howard Museum
60.8 km
Bluff Dale Suspension Bridge
67.5 kmR. F. Hardin High School
47.8 km
Barton Creek Bridge
65 km
St. John's Episcopal Church
47.6 km
Erath County Courthouse
45.2 km
Hamilton County Courthouse
49.6 km
Mills County Courthouse
55.1 km
Erath Memorial Arch
44.9 km
Dawson Saloon
45.2 km
First National Bank Building
45.1 km
Conrad N. Hilton Center & Museum
63.2 km
Carlton meteorite
49.9 km
Majestic Theatre
56 km
Eastland County Museum
55.8 km
Robert E. Howard House
60.8 km
Comanche County Courthouse
7.2 km
Adolf and Christine Godager Homesite
76.5 km
Group Recreation Hall
44.4 km
Clairette Schoolhouse
42.8 km
Lookout House
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