McCulloch County, Texas
McCulloch County | |
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The McCulloch County Courthouse in Brady | |
Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°12′N 99°21′W / 31.2°N 99.35°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Named after | Benjamin McCulloch |
| Seat | Brady |
| Largest city | Brady |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,073 sq mi (2,780 km2) |
| • Land | 1,066 sq mi (2,760 km2) |
| • Water | 7.8 sq mi (20 km2) 0.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,630 |
| • Density | 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
| Website | www |
McCulloch County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. At the 2020 census, its population was 7,630. Its county seat is Brady. The county was created in 1856 and later organized in 1876. It is named for Benjamin McCulloch, a famous Texas Ranger and Confederate general.
The geographical center of Texas lies within McCulloch County, near Brady.