McCulloch County

McCulloch County was created in 1858 and later organized in 1876. The county seat is Brady. It is named for Benjamin McCulloch, a famous Texas Ranger and Confederate general.

The geographical center of Texas lies within McCulloch County, near Brady. There has been significant flooding in the county. In 1932, the Colorado River flooded, cresting at 62.2 feet. In 1938, Brady Creek flooded, cresting at 29.1 feet, and San Saba River cresting at 39.8 feet

At the 2020 census, its population was 7,630.

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