Briscoe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,435. Its county seat is Silverton. The county was created in 1876 and later organized in 1892. It is named for Andrew Briscoe, a soldier during the Texas Revolution.
At one time, the large JA Ranch, founded by Charles Goodnight and John George Adair, reached into Briscoe County. After he left the JA, Goodnight owned the Quitaque Ranch. The prominent high school football and college coach Gene Mayfield was born in Briscoe County in 1928.
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway is located in Briscoe County.
| Name: | Briscoe County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-045 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1892 |
| Named for: | Andrew Briscoe |
| Seat: | Silverton |
| Largest city: | Silverton |
| Total Area: | 902 sq mi (2,340 km²) |
| Land Area: | 900 sq mi (2,000 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,435 |
| Population Density: | 1.6/sq mi (0.61/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.briscoe.tx.us |
Briscoe County location map. Where is Briscoe County?
Briscoe County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 902 square miles (2,340 km), of which 900 square miles (2,300 km) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km) (0.2%) is water.
Tule Canyon
Mackenzie Reservoir formed after water on Tule Creek was impounded. In 1972 the project was begun, just east of the site of the slaughter of the Indian ponies by Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie’s Fourth Cavalry in 1874.
Major highways
- State Highway 86
- State Highway 207
Adjacent counties
- Armstrong County (north)
- Donley County (northeast)
- Hall County (east)
- Motley County (southeast)
- Floyd County (south)
- Swisher County (west)
Briscoe County Topographic Map
Briscoe County Satellite Map
Briscoe County Outline Map
