There are three cities in the state’s eastern region: Taylor, Coke, and Runnels. Coke, Mitchell, and Fisher are all located in the southern part of the state. Mitchell County, Coke County, and Runnels Counties are located west. To the North, you can find Fisher County.

The county seat; Sweetwater, is located at 32°18′ north latitude and 100°24′ west longitude. Sweetwater and Abilene are separated by 42 miles. One hundred twenty-five miles separate Lubbock and Sweetwater, while 130 miles separate Odessa and Lubbock. Philip Nolan coined the county name, one of the first American traders to visit Texas.

From the last conducted census in the United States, the County had a total population of 15,216. It was first founded in 1876 and was later organized in 1881.

Nolan County Geography

Topography

Mountains rise over lowlands toward the North and south, and plateaus are formed. With an average elevation of 2,700 feet, the terrain is mostly level to the North.

The Clear Fork of the Brazos River connects them all in the northwest part of the County. Several creeks feed into the river in the Southern part of the County, including Silver, Wilson, Fish, and Oak Creek.

Loamy soils in the County can be pale or black, depending on where they are located. They have clayey or loamy subsoils and lime deposits. This area of the state lacks a significant amount of forest cover.

Vegetation

Juniper or scrub cedar shrubs, as well as hackberry and cottonwood trees, can be found on the slope. The growing season lasts 221 days, with an average rainfall of 22.19 inches per year.

In January, the average temperature is 30 degrees Fahrenheit, while it reaches 96 degrees Fahrenheit in July. The majority of agriculture’s revenue comes from livestock and their products. In contrast, cotton, hay, sorghum, and wheat are significant income sources.

It also produces natural gas, gypsum, and minerals, including oil. The County also produces gravel and sand.

County Offices

Several jurisdictive offices lie within the administration of Nolan County. Among them is the County Clerk. The seat is currently occupied by Sharla Keith, who is in charge of fees and reports on all the county offices. You can contact her office by phone at 325-235-2462 or fax at 325-235-4635.

Also, the county offices include the County Tax Assessor, who is Kathy Bowen at the moment. She is in charge of the County’s tax responsibilities, including reports and rates and vehicle registration. For more information, contact the office by phone at 325-235-3271 or pay a physical visit to her office in Sweetwater.

In addition, the County Constable is Stephen F. Smith II. You can contact the office through telephone at 325-235-5482. You can also communicate online through email at [email protected].

The County Attorney is Samantha Monroe, located at the county courthouse. She holds the jurisdiction mandate of representing the County in all its legal matters. For inquiries, you can reach her office through telephone at (325) 235-5469 or through fax at (325) 236-9416.

Also in the line is the County Sheriff’s office. Currently, David Warren occupies the post and is responsible for maintaining law and order within the County. He also ensures the arrest and detention of convicts and offenders, and you can find information about this from his office. His contacts are; 325-235-5471 by telephone and 325-235-5750 through fax.

Places To Visit

The Winchester Collection by J. Paul Turner

One of the world’s most significant private collections of historic Winchester rifles is exhibited in the Nolan County Courthouse. Many of the 88 weapons in the collection donated by J. Paul Turner are regarded as the last of their kind. According to Turner’s instructions, every donated pistol has to be maintained, clean and operational. Even if you’ve never fired a gun before, this museum is worth a visit.

The WASP Museum of World War II

The only all-female military post at the time and even today, this museum is located on the taxiways of Avenger Field, which served as an all-female aviation airfield during World War II.

The fact that girls had never flown military planes before the 1940s may seem inconsequential today. WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) is a group of women who volunteered to fly military planes throughout the continent and even take part in target practice drills.

Attempt to capture the world’s largest rattler

Many visitors from all over the world come to see the largest (and oldest) rattlesnake roundup in the world each year, which features thousands of rattlesnakes. It’s hardly a problem, as most of them are kept in cages, pits, and exhibits. Measured, weighed, and milked, the snakes are obtained from local ranches (extracting venom for research). Snake-themed events, contests, and a snake-themed market are all part of the festival.

Big Boys Bar-B-Que

In the event of a hunger pang, head to this local eatery, where meat is still prepared over direct heat. Whether you’re looking for a light meal or something to fill you up, the Child’s Plate has everything you need. If you’re in the mood for pork ribs, there are two options: classic “Your Ribs” or country-style “My Ribs.”

Professionally-Guided Snake Hunting

The Sweetwater Jaycees also offers Rattlesnake hunting excursions in conjunction with the annual Roundup. A rattler’s exquisite fangs can’t be matched by anything other than a pair of snake tongs in your way. Farmers in West Texas had to deal with scaly neighbors like this, which made me admire their efforts.

Nolan County Economic Activities

Farmland and ranchland make up approximately 94 percent of the County, and about 18 percent of cropland is cultivated. About 4 percent of the land is irrigated.

The most important animals for the economy are cattle, sheep, Angora goats, and hogs. Peaches, pecans, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and watermelons were also grown by sure farmers. The principal crops are cotton, wheat, sorghum, and hay.

United States Gypsum, founded in Sweetwater in 1924 and is a significant employer in Nolan County. In the early 1980s, around 23% of the County’s workforce was employed in construction, while 19% was in state and local government. 10% were in service, and 26% in commerce.