Briscoe County

Briscoe County lies in northern Texas and spans a landscape of plains with scattered water reservoirs and gentle terrain. Silverton serves as the administrative center where county offices are located.

The county was established in 1892 and named after Andrew Briscoe, a merchant who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. This connection to early Texas history remains part of the county's identity.

Local communities keep ranching and farming traditions alive through daily work and seasonal gatherings. This connection to rural life shapes how residents relate to each other and the land they work.

Highways 86 and 207 are the main routes that connect communities across the county. A car is necessary for getting around since settlements are spread out over the landscape.

The Mackenzie Reservoir marks a location where cavalry campaigns took place during the 1870s frontier period. This waterway today stands as a reminder of the region's transition from conflict to settlement.

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: December 7, 2025 20:44