Haskell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,416. The county seat is Haskell. The county was created in 1858 and later organized in 1885. It is named for Charles Ready Haskell, who was killed in the Goliad massacre.
Name: | Haskell County |
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FIPS code: | 48-207 |
State: | Texas |
Founded: | 1885 |
Named for: | Charles Ready Haskell |
Seat: | Haskell |
Largest city: | Haskell |
Total Area: | 910 sq mi (2,400 km²) |
Land Area: | 903 sq mi (2,340 km²) |
Total Population: | 5,416 |
Population Density: | 6.0/sq mi (2.3/km²) |
Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Website: | www.co.haskell.tx.us |
Haskell County location map. Where is Haskell County?
Haskell County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 910 square miles (2,400 km), of which 903 square miles (2,340 km) are land and 7.1 square miles (18 km) (0.8%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 277
- U.S. Highway 380
- State Highway 6
- State Highway 222
Adjacent counties
- Knox County (north)
- Throckmorton County (east)
- Shackelford County (southeast)
- Jones County (south)
- Stonewall County (west)
- Baylor County (northeast)
- King County (northwest)