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Created 1876. Name honors several Texas pioneers named Armstrong. Ranching became the chief industry when huge JA Ranch was established here in 1876. Farming was introduced after the railroad came through, 1887. County was organized in 1890. Present courthouse was built 1912.


State Historical Survey Committee, 1969.

US-287 & Trice St., courthouse lawn, Claude, Armstrong County Texas

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