Ellis County, Administrative division in Texas, US.
Ellis County spans 952 square miles across Texas, containing 15 cities and 7 towns with Waxahachie serving as the county seat.
The Texas Legislature established Ellis County on December 20, 1849, during a period of territorial expansion and settlement in the region.
The county maintains a Commissioners' Court system where four elected officials represent distinct quarters of the population alongside the county judge.
Residents access governmental services through multiple departments, including Emergency Management, Veterans Services, and the Department of Development.
The county operates specialized facilities like the Law Library, providing citizens with resources for legal research and documentation.
Location: Texas
Inception: December 20, 1849
Capital city: Waxahachie
Shares border with: Kaufman County, Henderson County, Navarro County, Hill County, Johnson County, Tarrant County, Dallas County
Website: http://co.ellis.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 32.35000,-96.79000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:09
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