Collingsworth County, Texas
Collingsworth County is located in the eastern Texas Panhandle along the Oklahoma border. Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy, with cotton production playing a major role, while modern wind turbines now dot parts of the wide-open landscape.
The county is remarkably flat, with Wellington serving as the county seat and home to a small population of around 2,000 residents. Summers can be intensely hot, winters bring bitter cold, and spring offers some of the most pleasant scenery of the year.
The Salt Fork of the Red River flows through the county and provides opportunities for fishing, with catfishing being a favorite among locals. Nightlife may be limited, but the expansive skies offer spectacular views of the stars.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Collingsworth County |
| County Seat | Wellington |
| Population | Approximately 2,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Wellington, Dodson |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 83, State Highway 203 |
| FIPS Code | 48-087 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 919 square miles (918 sq mi land, 1 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Wheeler County (North), Beckham County, Oklahoma (Northeast), Harmon County, Oklahoma (Southeast), Childress County (South), Hall County (Southwest), Donley County (West), Gray County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 34°52’N, 100°12’W |
| Etymology | Named after James Collinsworth, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence |
| Major Landmarks | Collingsworth County Museum, Wellington Ritz Theatre, Lake Marvin |
