Clay County, Texas
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Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 10,218.[1][2] The county seat is Henrietta.[3] The county was founded in 1857 and later organized in 1860.[4] It is named in honor of Henry Clay,[5] famous American statesman, Kentucky Senator and United States Secretary of State.
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Clay County | |
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Coordinates: 33°47′N 98°13′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Founded | 1860 |
Named for | Henry Clay |
Seat | Henrietta |
Largest city | Henrietta |
Area | |
• Total | 1,117 sq mi (2,890 km2) |
• Land | 1,089 sq mi (2,820 km2) |
• Water | 28 sq mi (70 km2) 2.5% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,218 |
• Density | 9.1/sq mi (3.5/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 13th |
Website | www |
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Clay County is part of the Wichita Falls, Metropolitan Statistical Area in North Texas.
The Wichita Falls rancher, oilman, and philanthropist Joseph Sterling Bridwell owned a ranch in Clay County, among his multiple holdings.[6]