| Name: | Jim Hogg County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-247 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1913 |
| Named for: | James Stephen Hogg |
| Seat: | Hebbronville |
| Total Area: | 1,136 sq mi (2,940 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1,136 sq mi (2,940 km²) |
| Total Population: | 4,838 |
| Population Density: | 4.3/sq mi (1.6/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.jim-hogg.tx.us |
Jim Hogg County location map. Where is Jim Hogg County?
History
Jim Hogg County was formed in 1913 from portions of Brooks and Duval counties. It was named after Jim Hogg, the 20th Governor of Texas, and the first governor born in the state of Texas.
Jim Hogg County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,136 square miles (2,940 km), virtually all of which is land.
Major highways
- State Highway 16
- State Highway 285
- Farm to Market Road 1017
Adjacent counties
- Duval County (north)
- Brooks County (east)
- Starr County (south)
- Zapata County (west)
- Webb County (northwest)
Jim Hogg County Topographic Map
Jim Hogg County Satellite Map
Jim Hogg County Outline Map
