Camp County, Texas

Camp County
Camp County Courthouse in Pittsburg
Camp County Courthouse in Pittsburg
Map of Texas highlighting Camp County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°58′N 94°59′W / 32.97°N 94.98°W / 32.97; -94.98
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1874
Named forJohn Lafayette Camp
SeatPittsburg
Largest cityPittsburg
Area
 • Total
203 sq mi (530 km2)
 • Land196 sq mi (510 km2)
 • Water7.4 sq mi (19 km2)  3.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
12,464
 • Density61/sq mi (24/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.camp.tx.us

Camp County is a county in the eastern part of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,464.[1] Its seat is Pittsburg.[2] The county was founded in 1874 and is named for John Lafayette Camp, a Texas politician.

  1. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Camp County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.