Childress County, Administrative county in northern Texas, US
Childress County extends across the High Plains region at an elevation of 519 meters with open fields stretching toward distant horizons.
The county received its establishment in 1887, named after George Campbell Childress, who played a fundamental role in drafting the Texas Declaration of Independence.
The Veterans Memorial at the courthouse and Fair Park Auditorium serve as central gathering places for community celebrations and local traditions.
The county seat of Childress functions as the primary hub for government services, including the County Judge, Commissioners Court, and County Attorney offices.
The region recorded extreme temperature variations, reaching 117°F in June 1994 and dropping to -13°F in January 1930.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1887
Capital city: Childress
Elevation above the sea: 519 m
Shares border with: Cottle County, Hall County, Collingsworth County, Harmon County, Hardeman County
Website: http://co.childress.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 34.54000,-100.20000
Latest update: March 16, 2025 16:29
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