Briscoe County, County in Texas Panhandle, United States
Briscoe County extends over 902 square miles of land in northern Texas, featuring diverse landscapes including plains and water reservoirs.
The county, established in 1892, received its name from Andrew Briscoe, a merchant and soldier who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Local communities maintain traditional agricultural practices while organizing regular events that connect residents through shared Texas Panhandle heritage.
The county seat of Silverton centralizes administrative services for residents, with State Highways 86 and 207 providing main transportation routes.
The Mackenzie Reservoir stands near the location of Colonel Ranald Mackenzie's Fourth Cavalry engagement from 1874.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1892
Capital city: Silverton
Shares border with: Armstrong County, Floyd County, Swisher County, Motley County, Donley County, Hall County
Website: http://co.briscoe.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 34.53000,-101.21000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:44
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