Sherman County, Texas
Sherman County sits up in the Texas Panhandle, right along the Oklahoma border. The sky feels enormous out here, with nothing much blocking the view. Stratford, the county seat, is home to around 2,000 people and has that classic small-town Panhandle feel.
Farming and ranching keep the local economy moving. Wheat and corn are major crops, while cattle ranching remains a big part of life. Drive through the county and you’ll spot combine harvesters working the fields and irrigation pivots stretching across the wide-open plains.
Winters can be rough, with strong winds and the occasional blizzard sweeping across the flat landscape. Then spring arrives and the fields turn green again. It’s a rugged place that demands a lot from the people who live here. Sherman County has a tough, independent spirit to match its wide-open surroundings.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sherman County |
| County Seat | Stratford |
| Population | Approximately 3,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Stratford, Texhoma, Lake Creek |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 287, State Highway 15 |
| FIPS Code | 48-421 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,257 square miles (1,256 sq mi land, 1 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Texas County, Oklahoma (North), Hansford County (East), Moore County (South), Dallam County (West), Cimarron County, Oklahoma (Northwest), Hartley County (Southwest), Hutchinson County (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 36°00’N, 102°00’W |
| Etymology | Named after Sidney Sherman, a soldier in the Texas Revolution |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Meredith, Stratford Country Club |
