Hall County

Hall County is an administrative division in the Texas Panhandle, covering a large rural area in the southeastern portion of the region. The landscape consists of grasslands and agricultural fields intersected by major routes including US Highway 287 and State Highway 70.

The county was established by the Texas legislature in 1876 and named after Warren D. C. Hall, who served as secretary of war for the Republic of Texas. This founding marked the formal organization of local administration in the Panhandle region.

The county has maintained its agricultural foundation, with Memphis serving as the administrative center and smaller communities like Turkey, Estelline, and Lakeview forming the rural network. These towns reflect the deep connection residents have with farming and land-based traditions.

County administrative services are available through the government center in Memphis, handling documents and local matters. The area is best explored by car, as communities are spread across the region and public services are concentrated in the main towns.

The county has a notably low population density, creating a quiet and largely undeveloped landscape across the Panhandle. This sparse settlement pattern allows visitors to experience authentic rural Texas life and open grasslands without the presence of large urban development.

Location: Georgia

Inception: December 15, 1818

Capital city: Gainesville

Shares border with: White County, Barrow County, Habersham County, Banks County, Jackson County, Gwinnett County, Forsyth County, Dawson County, Lumpkin County

Website: http://hallcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 34.32000,-83.82000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:54