Stephens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,101. Its county seat is Breckenridge. The county was created in 1858 and organized in 1876. It was originally named Buchanan County, after U.S. President James Buchanan, but was renamed in 1861 for Alexander H. Stephens, the vice president of the Confederate States of America.
| Name: | Stephens County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-429 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1876 |
| Named for: | Alexander H. Stephens |
| Seat: | Breckenridge |
| Largest city: | Breckenridge |
| Total Area: | 921 sq mi (2,390 km²) |
| Land Area: | 897 sq mi (2,320 km²) |
| Total Population: | 9,101 |
| Population Density: | 9.9/sq mi (3.8/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.stephens.tx.us |
Stephens County location map. Where is Stephens County?
Stephens County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 921 square miles (2,390 km), of which 897 square miles (2,320 km) are land and 25 square miles (65 km) (2.7%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 180
- U.S. Highway 183
- State Highway 67
Adjacent counties
- Young County (north)
- Palo Pinto County (east)
- Eastland County (south)
- Shackelford County (west)
- Throckmorton County (northwest)
Stephens County Topographic Map
Stephens County Satellite Map
Stephens County Outline Map
