Collingsworth County

Collingsworth County is an administrative region in the Texas panhandle covering rolling grassland with gentle terrain throughout. The Salt Fork of the Red River cuts through the landscape in several locations, shaping the natural character of this rural area.

The Texas legislature established this county in 1876, naming it after James Collinsworth, the first chief justice of the Republic of Texas. The region was developed to serve the growing farming population settling in the panhandle area.

The courthouse in Wellington functions as the social and administrative heart where locals gather for community matters. It remains the place where people conduct official business and meet for public events.

Visitors can find government services and agricultural support centered in Wellington, the main town. The best time to explore is during business hours on weekdays when local offices and facilities are operating.

A clerical error during the passage of the legislation caused the name to be misspelled as Collingsworth instead of Collinsworth. This mistake became permanent and was never officially corrected throughout the county's existence.

Location: Texas

Inception: November 19, 1876

Capital city: Wellington

Shares border with: Wheeler County, Beckham County, Harmon County, Childress County, Hall County, Donley County, Gray County

Website: http://co.collingsworth.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 34.97000,-100.27000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56