Henrietta
Clay County Courthouse, Henrietta, Texas
Henrietta, the county seat of Clay County, is on U.S. highways 287 and 82, State Highway 148, and Farm Road 1197, on the Burlington Northern Railroad and the Little Wichita River twenty miles southeast of Wichita Falls in the center of the county. When Clay County was separated from Cooke County on December 24, 1857, the act required that the county seat be named Henrietta. There are several theories of the name's origin, but the real explanation remains a mystery. One hypotheses is that Henrietta is a feminized version of Henry, since the county is named for Henry Clay. Another popular but unlikely explanation is that it was named for Clay's wife, Lucretia.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Lisa C. Maxwell | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
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Place type
Henrietta is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 33.81496640
- Longitude
- -98.19290200
Has Post Office
Yes
Is Incorporated
Yes
Photos of Henrietta and surrounding areas
Clay County Courthouse, Henrietta, Texas
County Courthouse in the City of Henrietta, the seat of Clay County, Texas. Photograph by Liveon001.
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Henrietta by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Henrietta
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3,111 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 3,071 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 3,141 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 3,264 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,896 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |
| 3,149 | 1980 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,897 | 1970 | United States Census Bureau |
| 3,062 | 1960 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,813 | 1950 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,391 | 1940 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,020 | 1930 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,563 | 1920 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,104 | 1910 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,614 | 1900 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,100 | 1890 | United States Census Bureau |