Baylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,465. Its county seat is Seymour.
| Name: | Baylor County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-023 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1879 |
| Named for: | Henry Weidner Baylor |
| Seat: | Seymour |
| Largest city: | Seymour |
| Total Area: | 901 sq mi (2,330 km²) |
| Land Area: | 867 sq mi (2,250 km²) |
| Total Population: | 3,465 |
| Population Density: | 3.8/sq mi (1.5/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.baylor.tx.us |
Baylor County location map. Where is Baylor County?
History
In 1858, the Texas Legislature established Baylor County, naming it for Henry Weidner Baylor, a surgeon in the Texas Rangers during the Mexican–American War. It organized in 1879.
Baylor County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 901 sq mi (2,330 km), of which 34 sq mi (88 km) (3.7%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 82
- U.S. Highway 183
- U.S. Highway 277
- U.S. Highway 283
- State Highway 114
Adjacent counties
- Wilbarger County (north)
- Wichita County (northeast)
- Archer County (east)
- Young County (southeast)
- Throckmorton County (south)
- Haskell County (southwest)
- Knox County (west)
- Foard County (northwest)
Baylor County Topographic Map
Baylor County Satellite Map
Baylor County Outline Map
