Jack County is a county located in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 8,472. Its county seat is Jacksboro. The county was created in 1856 and organized the next year. It is named for Patrick Churchill Jack and his brother William Houston Jack, both soldiers of the Texas Revolution.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which are land and (1.0%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- 25px U.S. Highway 281
- 25px U.S. Highway 380
- 20px State Highway 59
- 20px State Highway 114
- 20px State Highway 148
- 20px State Highway 199
Adjacent counties
- Clay County (north)
- Montague County (northeast)
- Wise County (east)
- Parker County (southeast)
- Palo Pinto County (south)
- Young County (west)
- Archer County (northwest)