Wichita County

Wichita County is an administrative division in North Texas near the Oklahoma border, stretching across plains and farmland. The terrain is flat and defined by agricultural fields that shape the landscape.

The area was named after the Wichita tribe and gained its status as an administrative district in the late 1800s. This naming honors the original inhabitants whose heritage remains present in the region.

Local communities keep traditions alive through gatherings and displays that reflect the area's roots in Native American and settler history.

Visitors will find a network of government buildings and public facilities offering basic services across the area. A car is the standard way to travel in this rural region with large distances between settlements.

Sheppard Air Force Base serves as one of the largest employers in the region, shaping the local economy and daily life for many residents. The military installation has been central to the community for decades.

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: December 7, 2025 10:06