Shackelford County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Shackelford County - Shackelford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Shackelford County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Shackelford County located in the map, major cities in Shackelford county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Shackelford County, Texas

Map of Shackelford County, Texas

Shackelford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Albany. As per 2020 census, the population of Shackelford County is 3212 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 914 sq mi (2,367 km2). Shackelford County was established on 1858.

Facts about Shackelford County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth-Central Texas / Rolling Plains
County SeatAlbany
Named AfterDr. Jack Shackelford, Texas Revolution physician and officer
Established1858
Organized1874
Coordinates32.7350° N, 99.3540° W
Total Area914 sq mi
Land Area913 sq mi
Water Area1 sq mi
Population (2020)3,378
Population RankSmall rural county in North-Central Texas
Major CityAlbany
Main IndustriesRanching, Agriculture, Hunting, Tourism
Major AirportAlbany Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForFort Griffin State Historic Site, Albany theater tradition, Historic courthouse square
Websitehttps://www.co.shackelford.tx.us

Top Attractions in Shackelford County, Texas

  • Fort Griffin State Historic Site – Frontier fort ruins and trails.
  • Old Jail Art Center – Art museum in a historic jail.
  • Shackelford County Courthouse – Historic courthouse in Albany.
  • Albany Downtown Square – Shops, cafés, and small-town charm.
  • Clear Fork Brazos River – Fishing and scenic river views.
  • Ledbetter Picket House – Preserved pioneer home.
  • Albany Azalea Trail – Seasonal blooms and walking paths.
  • Matthews Memorial Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Nearby Prairie Drives – Open ranchland scenery.
  • Historic Ranch Roads – Quiet countryside routes.

Cities and Towns in Shackelford County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Albany (county seat)City185432.7237°N, 99.2973°W
MoranCity22632.5493°N, 99.5517°W
Fort GriffinUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.9450°N, 99.2200°W
IbexUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.8150°N, 99.4350°W
Lueders (partly in Jones County)City34632.8006°N, 99.6301°W
Hamby (partly in Taylor County)Unincorporated CommunityN/A32.9110°N, 99.6280°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Shackelford County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 180 - east-west route connecting Albany with Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, and Snyder
  • State Highway 6 - north-south route connecting Albany with Cisco, Eastland, and Haskell
  • State Highway 351 - connects Albany with Abilene and Jones County
  • Farm to Market Road 576 - links Moran with surrounding ranching areas
  • Farm to Market Road 601 - serves western portions of the county
  • Farm to Market Road 2834 - provides access to Fort Griffin and northern rural communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Shackelford County

  • Throckmorton County (north)
  • Stephens County (east)
  • Callahan County (south)
  • Jones County (west)
  • Haskell County (northwest)

Distance from Shackelford County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Albany to Moran (Shackelford County), Texas - 15 mi (24 km)
  • Albany to Breckenridge (Stephens County), Texas - 21 mi (34 km)
  • Albany to Cisco (Eastland County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Albany to Eastland (Eastland County), Texas - 42 mi (68 km)
  • Albany to Abilene (Taylor County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Albany to Anson (Jones County), Texas - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Albany to Haskell (Haskell County), Texas - 48 mi (77 km)
  • Albany to Throckmorton (Throckmorton County), Texas - 34 mi (55 km)
  • Albany to Stamford (Jones County), Texas - 40 mi (64 km)
  • Albany to Sweetwater (Nolan County), Texas - 74 mi (119 km)
  • Albany to Brownwood (Brown County), Texas - 83 mi (134 km)
  • Albany to Wichita Falls (Wichita County), Texas - 114 mi (183 km)
  • Albany to San Angelo (Tom Green County), Texas - 128 mi (206 km)
  • Albany to Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Texas - 142 mi (229 km)
  • Albany to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 168 mi (270 km)

Waterbodies in Shackelford County

Brazos River, Clear Fork Brazos River, Hubbard Creek, Deep Creek, Battle Creek, Post Oak Creek, Salt Prong Hubbard Creek, North Fork Hubbard Creek, Albany Lake, Reynolds Creek, Deadman Creek, Turkey Creek, Fort Griffin Reservoir Area, Brazos River Watershed

Best Golf Courses in Shackelford County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Albany Golf ClubAlbany32.7358°N, 99.3009°W

Colleges and Universities in Shackelford County, Texas

Shackelford County does not have a college or university campus within its boundaries. Residents are primarily served by higher education institutions in nearby West Central Texas communities. The county is within the Cisco College service area.

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Cisco CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college service area for Shackelford County
Hardin-Simmons UniversityPrivateUniversityPrivate Christian university in Abilene
McMurry UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts university in Abilene
Abilene Christian UniversityPrivateUniversityMajor private university in West Texas
Tarleton State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university serving North and Central Texas

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - 2020 Census Data for Shackelford County, Albany, and Moran
  2. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Shackelford County
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Shackelford County
  4. Official Shackelford County Website
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)