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Wilbarger County was formed from Bexar County, created on February 1, 1858, and organized on October 10, 1881. It was named for Josiah and Mathias Wilbarger, brothers who came to Texas in 1829. Josiah was scalped by Indians in August 1833 and survived 11 years. Vernon is the county seat, and millions of cattle and horses were driven north through this county.
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Vernon, Texas · United States
