Jones County, Texas
Appearance
Jones County | |
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Jones County Courthouse in Anson, Texas | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
![]() Texas's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 32°44′N 99°53′W / 32.74°N 99.88°W | |
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Founded | 1881 |
Named for | Anson Jones |
Seat | Anson |
Largest city | Abilene |
Area | |
• Total | 937.1 sq mi (2,427 km2) |
• Land | 928.6 sq mi (2,405 km2) |
• Water | 8.6 sq mi (22 km2) 0.9% |
Population | |
• Total | 19,663 |
• Density | 21/sq mi (8.1/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Website | www |
Jones County is a county in the state of Texas in the United States. In 2020, 19,663 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Anson. It was named for Anson Jones, the fifth president of the Republic of Texas. Alcoholic drinks can not be purchased in Jones County.
Geography
[change | change source]The county has a total area of 937 square miles.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jones County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.