Why Stop In Jack County???

From train depots of yesteryear and grazing cattle to soldiers’ barracks, pump jacks, wind turbines and soda fountains, Jack County is a diverse county endowed with a rich and interesting heritage. While growth may seem slow, it is still evident throughout the county. We are located approximately halfway between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls.
Believed to be named after early Texas patriots, William and Patrick Jack, it is the only county of its name in the United States. In the 1870s, our county was the northwestern edge of civilization in Texas with miles of uncharted spaces stretching to the Red River and west to Santa Fe.
Visitors here may relax in the atmosphere of a rural county and still find themselves within a short drive of large metro areas leaving behind them the stresses of big cities to step back in time and enjoy all that country living has to offer.
Jack County is the birthplace of the 4-H Club in Texas, the site of historic Fort Richardson State Historical Park offering fort buildings, campsites, and a 10-mile scenic hiking/biking/equestrian trail along the edge of Lost Creek.
Jack County, home to several smaller communities, is centered on its old-time square by its beautiful art moderne limestone courthouse finished in 1940. The county has three excellent school systems and numerous friendly businesses providing services throughout the county.
Cattle and petroleum exploration have provided longtime income to the county. New businesses in electric generation powered by gas and wind are currently in development and should substantially grow the county’s tax rolls.
For more information on Jack County, go to http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/JJ/hcj1.html and http://www.jacksborochamber.com/.
County Judge Mitchell G. Davenport