Floyd County, Texas
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Floyd County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,402. The seat of the county is Floydada. The county was created in 1876 and later organized in 1890. It
The Floyd County Courthouse in Floydada
Motley County, Texas
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Motley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,063, making it the 10th-least populous county in Texas. Its county seat is Matador. The county
Floyd County, Texas
…organized in 1890. It is named for Dolphin Ward Floyd, who died on his 32nd birthday, March 6, 1836, defending the Alamo. The Matador Ranch, based in Motley County, once reached into Floyd County, as well. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 993 square miles (2,570 km2), of which…
Motley County Courthouse in Matador
Early Matador Ranch main building in Motley County
Work is proceeding in 2011 on the restoration of the old Matador jail. Pictured is former Motley County Judge Ed D. Smith.