Hood County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 61,598. Its county seat is Granbury. The county is named for John Bell Hood, a Confederate lieutenant general and the commander of Hood's Texas Brigade.
Hood County is part of the Granbury micropolitan area. It is adjacent to and is influenced by the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
History
Hood County was formed in 1866 from portions of Johnson and Erath Counties. It was named after John Bell Hood, a general of the Confederate Army and commander of Hood's Texas Brigade.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which are land and (3.7%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- 25px U.S. Highway 377
- 20px State Highway 144
Adjacent counties
- Parker County (north)
- Johnson County (east)
- Somervell County (south)
- Erath County (west)
- Palo Pinto County (northwest)