Schleicher County in Texas, located at Edwards Plateau in the United States, was founded in 1902. The founders named the county for Gustav Schleicher. Schleicher was a surveyor and a politician, and an immigrant to the United States from Germany.

According to the census results conducted in 2010, the county’s population was 3,461 people. The total population density was 2.6/sq. Mile.

History of the County

Before the county’s founding, there were still inhabitants who had settled in the region. The Jumano Indians lived in the area in 8000 BC. Lipan Apaches and Comanches later settled in the area but did not stay there for long. Christopher Doty came into the region and became the first settler and permanent resident of Schleicher.

In April 1887, the Legislature in Texas created Schleicher County from Crockett County and named it after Gustav Schleicher. By 1890, the population had increased to 155 people, with 134 Whites, four African-Americans, and 17 American-Indians.

Schleicher established a public school in Verandin in 1894, but the school later relocated to Eldorado. In the 1950s, they discovered an oilfield on the school grounds. The discovery made it possible for the school to grow, and they were able to build a gymnasium and a school library.

Demographics

The United States conducted the first census in Schleicher County in 1890. The population was only 155 residents, but after the second census exercise, the number had increased to 515 residents in 1900.

Census data shows the county had 2,935 residents, 1,115 households, and 817 families by 2000. There were more people of different races and backgrounds living in the area. The racial makeup in Schleicher was 76.59% ;

White residents 1.53%
Hispanic and Latinos 43.54%
African-American, 0.07%
Asian people 0.03%
Native Americans, 0.17%
In the Pacific Islander race, 18.98%

Between 2000 and 2010, the population had impressively increased to 3461 residents. However, this number drastically decreased to only 2451, a 29.2% decrease and even lower than the beginning of the millennium.

Geography

Schleicher County sits on a relatively huge area that covers 1,311 sq. miles. The land alone covers 1,311 sq. miles, while the remaining 0.03 sq. mi cover is water. Two major roads that serve the entire county are U.S. Highway 190 and US 277. SVG U.S. Highway 277.

Schleicher borders several other counties in Texas, including Tom Green in the north, while Menard in the east and Sutton County borders on the east and south consecutively. Crockett County is to the West of Schleicher, while Irion County sits on the northwest and Kimble County on the southeast.

Climatic Conditions of the Area

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration classifies Schleicher County’s climate as semi-arid but with an average annual temperature of 56 degrees. Schleicher is part of the Big Country region and has a continental climate despite its low elevation. Schleicher has July as the hottest month, which experiences high temperatures of 94 degrees, and the coldest month is January, with a low of 15 degrees.

Furthermore, according to 2010 Census Bureau data, Schleicher County receives fewer than 14 inches of rainfall per year, which means it’s primarily dry for most of the year. Residents rely on additional heating sources, especially during the winter, to help offset the extreme temperatures.

On the other hand, August has Schleicher’s highest humidity levels than any other month of the year. Thunderstorms often strike during the day during the summer and winter seasons, although there are few rainy days throughout the year.

Extreme weather events can also occur; Schleicher had a challenging year in 2013 due to three consecutive severe storms near Snyder High School (the local public school), which caused extensive damage to adjacent homes as well as power outages. Thankfully, they did not report any significant injuries or deaths.

Historical Markers

Below are some of the most famous historical markers found in Schleicher County:

Colonel Black Ranch House

The marker is located on Ft. McKavett Cemetery Rd. off FM 864 in Ft. McKavettCity. The feature was erected in 1963 at Ft. McKavett Cemetery Road.

Old Courthouse and Jail

The Old Courthouse and Jail found at the 190 and 277 intersections on the Courthouse grounds were historical markers erected in 1962. The feature previously acted as a courthouse and a jail for lawbreakers.

Schleicher Co. Museum

The Schleicher museum, located at the old Stone Hill Hardware building, was built-in 1930. It features a wide selection of shooting marbles for youngsters and historic room settings, domestic appliances, rustic farms, saddles, barbed wire, and branding irons. The mailing address of the ranch goes to P.O. Box 906 Eldorado, 76936,100 E. Murchison St, Schleicher. You can call 915 853-2411 for booking and queries.

County Offices

Below are some of the county offices found in the local government of Schleicher County:

County Clerk

The County and the District Clerk is Mary Ann Gonzalez. You may write to her and mail your letter to P.O. Drawer 580 Eldorado, TX 76936. Their official office number is 325-853-2833, but you can also reach them on their fax number: 325-853-2768.

They are open for work every Monday to Friday from nine in the morning to five in the evening. However, the office is closed for an hour during lunchtime between noon and one in the afternoon. The county has two deputy clerks, namely Michelle Gonzales and Marsha Maskill.

County Treasurer

Jennifer L. Henderson heads the primary financial and fiscal information source and is an interview partner for Schleicher County. Her office responsibility includes publishing and disseminating several critical financial documents. Her mailing details P.O. Box 741, 2 S. Divide, Eldorado, TX 76936. You may fax to the office at (325) 853-2596. Barbara A. Speck is the deputy County Treasurer in Schleicher.

County Attorney

Clint T. Griffin Is the County Attorney at Schleicher County. Griffin’s responsibilities include the office’s administration and offers County Attorney’s Audience in Matters of Public Interest, etc. You may write and reach out to the county attorney’s office through P.O. Box 506, 2 S. Divide, Eldorado, TX 76936. Contact the office through their office’s Phone and Fax number: 325-853-2594.