Cooke County, County seat in north-central Texas, United States.
Cooke County spans 905 square miles of diverse terrain, from sandy prairies to forested areas with blackjack oak, post oak, and hackberry trees.
William Gordon Cooke, a Texas Revolution soldier, became the namesake of this county that was established in 1848 and organized the following year.
The Morton Museum in Gainesville maintains collections of regional artifacts and provides educational programs about the development of north Texas communities.
Interstate 35, US Highway 82, and Farm to Market Road 51 connect the county's main population centers of Gainesville, Muenster, Lindsay, and Valley View.
The Medal of Honor Host City Program in Cooke County celebrates military personnel through recognition events and community support initiatives.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1849
Capital city: Gainesville
Shares border with: Denton County, Grayson County, Wise County, Montague County, Love County
Website: http://co.cooke.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 33.63333,-97.21667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48
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DATCU Stadium
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Fouts Field
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Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
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Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square
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Frank Buck Zoo
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Denton Confederate Soldier Monument
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Guinn Hall
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Pioneer Hall
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Rector Road Bridge
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Stark Hall
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Love County Courthouse
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Love County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
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Chapel Creek Ranch Wedding & Event Venue
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Tales N' Trails Museum
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Campus Theatre
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Cooke County Courthouse
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Murchison Performing Arts Center
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State Theater
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Fine Arts Theater
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Lake Murray State Park
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