Stephens County | |
|---|---|
 The Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
 Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°44′N 98°50′W / 32.74°N 98.84°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Named for | Alexander H. Stephens |
| Seat | Breckenridge |
| Largest city | Breckenridge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 921 sq mi (2,390 km2) |
| • Land | 897 sq mi (2,320 km2) |
| • Water | 25 sq mi (60 km2) 2.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,101 |
| • Density | 9.9/sq mi (3.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 25th |
| Website | www |
Stephens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,101.[1] Its county seat is Breckenridge.[2] The county was created in 1858 and organized in 1876.[3] It was originally named Buchanan County, after U.S. President James Buchanan, but was renamed in 1861 for Alexander H. Stephens, the vice president of the Confederate States of America.
- ^ "Stephens County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Texas: Individual County Chronologies". Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2008. Retrieved May 26, 2015.