Erath County is located in Central Texas, and is part of the Stephenville, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Stephenville. The county was founded in 1856.

Erath County is governed by a Commissioners Court, which consists of four commissioners elected from single-member districts and a county judge elected at-large.

Erath County is home to Tarleton State University, a public university located in Stephenville. The university is part of the Texas A&M University System.

The county is home to many outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and hunting. The county also has several recreational parks, including the Dinosaur Valley State Park, the Stephenville City Park, and the Lake Proctor Recreation Area.

The economy of Erath County is largely agricultural. The county is home to a number of cattle ranches, as well as some dairy farms. The county is also a major producer of pecans, cotton, and hay.

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