Red River County, Texas
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"Red River County" redirects here. For the administrative area in Louisiana, see Red River Parish, Louisiana.
Red River County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,587.[1] Its county seat is Clarksville.[2] The county was created in 1835 and organized in 1837.[3][4][5] It is named for the Red River, which forms its northern boundary. Red River County was the birthplace of John Nance Garner, 32nd Vice President of the United States.
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Red River County | |
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Coordinates: 33°37′N 95°03′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Founded | 1837 |
Named for | Red River of the South |
Seat | Clarksville |
Largest city | Clarksville |
Area | |
• Total | 1,057 sq mi (2,740 km2) |
• Land | 1,037 sq mi (2,690 km2) |
• Water | 20 sq mi (50 km2) 1.9% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,587 |
• Density | 11/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional districts | 1st, 4th |
Website | www |
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