Wichita County, Administrative division in North Texas, United States.
Located near the Oklahoma border at latitude 33.95 and longitude -98.70, Wichita County extends across a region of plains and agricultural fields.
The county received its name from the Wichita Native American tribe and was officially established as an administrative entity in the late nineteenth century.
Local communities maintain connections to Native American and pioneer traditions through educational programs, exhibitions, and regular gatherings at county facilities.
The county government operates multiple departments that provide essential services, including law enforcement, property assessment, and public records management.
Wichita County contains Sheppard Air Force Base, which serves as both a military training center and a substantial employer for county residents.
Location: Texas
Inception: February 1, 1858
Capital city: Wichita Falls
Shares border with: Archer County, Clay County, Wilbarger County, Tillman County, Cotton County, Baylor County
Website: http://co.wichita.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 33.99000,-98.71000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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