Mills County

Mills County is an administrative division in Central Texas spanning about 950 square miles with gently rolling hills and fertile valleys stretching along the Colorado River. The landscape holds deposits of limestone and clay that have shaped economic activity in the region.

The county was established on March 15, 1887, and named for John T. Mills, a justice on the Texas Supreme Court. It was formed from portions of four existing counties: Brown, Comanche, Hamilton, and Lampasas.

The area was first inhabited by Clovis peoples, then by the Tonkawa tribe, whose camp sites remain scattered across the land. These early settlements shaped how locals understand their region's past.

The town of Goldthwaite serves as the administrative hub where the Commissioners' Court holds sessions twice monthly at the courthouse. Visitors looking to access public facilities should check local office hours and regulations beforehand.

Wind energy projects are increasingly built across the region, shifting from traditional farming toward renewable energy production. These turbines now shape how the landscape looks and feels to visitors.

GPS coordinates: 31.48611,-98.55273

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44