Throckmorton County sits in North Texas and is one of those places where wide-open space far outweighs the number of people. It’s a small county, with rolling hills and open prairies stretching across the landscape. You can drive for miles without seeing much more than ranchland and sky.

The county seat, also named Throckmorton, is centered around a beautiful historic courthouse. It gives the town plenty of character and offers a glimpse into the county’s Texas roots. Like much of this part of the state, local history is closely tied to the land and the people who settled it.

Ranching is the lifeblood of Throckmorton County. Cowboys here aren’t just part of Western movies—you’ll still see them working cattle and tending the land. Oil and gas have also played a role in the local economy, bringing periods of prosperity as well as tougher times. It’s old-school Texas, plain and simple.