27-960: Throckmorton or the variant spelling Throgmorton may refer to: Places [ edit ] Throckmorton, Texas , county seat of Throckmorton County, United States Throckmorton, Worcestershire , a small village near Pershore, United Kingdom Throckmorton County, Texas , United States Throgmorton Street in the City of London People [ edit ] Burton H. Throckmorton Jr. (1921–2009), American New Testament scholar, author of Gospel Parallels Calvin Throckmorton (born 1996), American football player Clare McLaren-Throckmorton (1935–2017), British barrister and Queen's Counsel Clement Throckmorton (died 1573) (c. 1512–1573), English landowner and Member of Parliament Clement Throckmorton (MP for Warwickshire) , English politician who sat in
54-856: A conspirator against Queen Elizabeth I Sir George Throckmorton (bef. 1489–1552), English politician, Member of Parliament James Fron Sonny Throckmorton (born 1941), American country music songwriter James W. Throckmorton (1825–1894), American politician, Governor of Texas, U.S. Representative, Texas Senator Job Throckmorton (1545–1601), English pamphleteer General John L. Throckmorton (1913–1986), American general, Deputy Commander, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, 1964–1965 Joseph Throckmorton (1800–1872), American steamboat builder Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (c. 1515–1571), English diplomat and politician Peter Throckmorton (1928–1990), American journalist and underwater archaeologist Robert Throckmorton (disambiguation) Warren Throckmorton (born 1957), psychologist famous for his work in
81-458: A few months before the start of the Civil War, Camp Cooper was abandoned by federal troops in the face of building political tension between north and south. From 1847 until the start of the Civil War, several settlers moved into the county, living mostly in the vicinity of Camp Cooper. When the camp was abandoned, most of the settlers moved east into a line of forts that offered protection from
108-558: A household in the town was $ 29,453, and for a family was $ 36,250. Males had a median income of $ 22,778 versus $ 20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 16,400. About 11.7% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over. The Town of Throckmorton is served by the Throckmorton Collegiate Independent School District and home to
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162-544: Is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification , Throckmorton has a humid subtropical climate , Cfa on climate maps. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 727 people, 337 households, and 169 families residing in the town. As of the census of 2010, 828 people, a decrease of 8.51% since 2000, lived in Throckmorton. The city had 477 housing units, with 116 of them vacant. The racial makeup of
189-601: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Throckmorton, Texas Throckmorton is a town in Throckmorton County, Texas , United States. Its population was 727 at the 2020 census . It is the county seat of Throckmorton County. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km ), all of it land. The climate in this area
216-622: Is one of four remaining prohibition, or entirely dry , counties in Texas. Spanish explorer Pedro Vial is considered to be the earliest European to travel through what is now known as Throckmorton County. Vial passed between the Clear Fork and Main Fork of the Brazos River in 1786 while searching for a direct route between San Antonio and Santa Fe . No other major activity is recorded in
243-676: The Texas House of Representatives since 2013. Springer defeated Throckmorton County rancher Trent McKnight in the Republican runoff election held on July 31, 2012. McKnight won 49% of the vote on May 29, 2012, and missed securing the House seat by 188 votes. School districts serving sections of the county include: Goree Independent School District formerly served sections of the county. On July 1, 2003, it merged into Munday CISD. Formerly Megargel Independent School District served
270-625: The Throckmorton High School Greyhounds. [REDACTED] Media related to Throckmorton, Texas at Wikimedia Commons Throckmorton County, Texas Throckmorton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas . As of the 2020 census , its population was 1,440. Its county seat is Throckmorton . The county was created in 1858 and later organized in 1879. It is named for William Throckmorton , an early Collin County settler. Throckmorton County
297-575: The Clear Fork of the Brazos River in the county. The reservation consisted of about 18,576 acres (7,517 ha) of land extending well out from both sides of the river. The location was ideal because it provided plenty of running water and hunting opportunities. Marcy also met with Sanaco and the Tecumseh leaders of the southern band of Comanche Indians in an attempt to persuade them to move to
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#1732775813801324-431: The House of Commons between 1624 and 1626 Clement Throckmorton (died 1663) (1630–1663), English politician, Member of the House of Commons variously between 1656 and 1663 Cleon Throckmorton (1897-1965), American painter, theatrical designer, producer, and architect Elizabeth Throckmorton (1565–c. 1647), English courtier, wife of Sir Walter Raleigh Francis Throckmorton (1554–1584), nephew of Sir Nicholas and
351-651: The area of sexual orientation William Edward Throckmorton (1795–1843), pioneer and father of James W. Throckmorton Characters [ edit ] Throckmorton P. Gilder-sleeve, title character in The Great Gildersleeve Throckmorton P. Ruddigore, central character in Jack L. Chalker 's The Dancing Gods series Other [ edit ] Throckmorton Plot , in English history Throckmorton baronets Throckmorton sign ,
378-594: The county until 1849, when Captain Randolph B. Marcy, commander of a U.S. military escort expedition led by Lieutenant J. E. Johnson, passed through the county. In 1837, the Republic of Texas established Fannin County , which included the area now known as Throckmorton County. In 1858, Throckmorton County was officially established. Williamsburg was designated as county seat. The county was named in honor of Dr. William E. Throckmorton , an early North Texas pioneer and
405-510: The county was $ 28,277, and for a family was $ 34,563. Men had a median income of $ 22,837 versus $ 19,485 for women. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,719. About 11.40% of families and 13.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.60% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over. Republican Drew Springer, Jr. , a businessman from Muenster in Cooke County , has represented Throckmorton County in
432-512: The county was 92.11% White, 0.05% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 5.57% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. About 9.35% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. Of the 765 households, 29.2% had children under 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were not families. About 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who
459-477: The county was 94.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. About 9.3% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. As of the census of 2000, 1,850 people, 765 households, and 534 families were residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile (0.77 people/km ). The 1,066 housing units averaged 1 per square mile (0.39/km ). The racial makeup of
486-541: The father of James W. Throckmorton , who later became governor of Texas. Organization of the county was delayed until 1879, when Throckmorton was named the county seat. In 1854, Captain Marcy returned to the county in search of suitable locations for a reservation for Texas Indians. He surveyed and established the tract of land that became known as the Comanche Indian Reservation, which is adjacent to
513-629: The northern Comanche Indians. In 1858, the Butterfield Overland Mail stage line began operating with two relay stations in Throckmorton County. One was called Franz's Station, and the other was Clear Fork of the Brazos station on the east bank of the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, a short distance above its confluence with Lambshead Creek , in southwestern Throckmorton County. Following the Civil War, Fort Griffin
540-717: The open range at will and moved cattle northward along the Great Western Cattle Trail . Later, farmers moved into the survey area and homesteaded on small tracts of land. Federal troops abandoned Fort Griffin in 1881. This signaled the end of the region's frontier era. Glenn Reynolds was the first sheriff of Throckmorton County, Texas. Later, he moved to Arizona and was elected sheriff of Globe, Gila County, Arizona. On November 2, 1889, while transporting Apache Indian prisoners to Yuma State Prison, he and Deputy Sheriff Williams Holmes, were overpowered outside of Kelvin, Arizona and killed by them. One of these prisoners
567-560: The reservation, which they began doing in 1855. In January 1856, Colonel Albert Sidney Johnston established Camp Cooper (named after Samuel Cooper ) on the banks of the Clear Fork to protect the reservation. Captain Robert E. Lee served as commander of the camp from April 9, 1856, to July 22, 1857. In 1859, persons living on the Comanche Indian Reservation were uprooted and moved to the Oklahoma Indian Territory. In 1861,
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#1732775813801594-504: The town was 90.50% White, 0.11% African American, 0.11% Native American, 7.29% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 12.04% of the population. Of the 386 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were not families. About 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who
621-443: The town was 93.50% White, 0.12% African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 4.11% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 10.27% of the population. As of the census of 2000, 905 people, 386 households, and 265 families resided in the town. The population density was 539.4 people/sq mi (208.0/km ). The 477 housing units averaged 284.3/sq mi (109.6/km ). The racial makeup of
648-410: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39, and the average family size was 2.92. In the county, age distribution was 25.2% under 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.20 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 93 men. The median income for a household in
675-447: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87. In the town, the population was distributed as 25.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males. The median income for
702-502: Was established in 1867 along the Clear Fork of the Brazos River directly south of the Throckmorton - Shackleford County line. With federal troops in the area, most of the old settlers returned to the county and many new ones arrived. The first settlements were in areas along the Clear Fork, where the natural environment was best and wildlife was abundant. Vast herds of buffalo roamed in the areas, with buffalo hunters being headquartered at Fort Griffin. The first settlers were cattlemen who used
729-404: Was the infamous Apache Kid . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 915 sq mi (2,370 km ), of which 913 sq mi (2,360 km ) are land and 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km ) (0.3%) are covered by water. As of the census of 2010, 1,641 people lived in the county. It had 1,079 housing units, 358 of which were vacant. The racial makeup of
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