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Roads & County Seat

Paducah Is Where Two Major US Highways Cross in Cottle County

Paducah, the only incorporated city in Cottle County, sits at the intersection of US Highway 70 and US Highway 83.

Cottle County Cars & Driving

Paducah is the county seat and the main service center for Cottle County. US Highway 70 runs east to west and US Highway 83 runs north to south. They cross in the middle of town. These are the main paved routes in and out of the county. There is no interstate nearby.

If you are driving to or through Cottle County, Paducah is where you will find gas, groceries, and services. The town was named by an early settler who came from Paducah, Kentucky. He donated land to encourage people to vote for it as the county seat. Its early growth came from ranching supply trade and then the railroad. Today it serves as the farm and ranch hub for the surrounding area. For current road conditions, check the TxDOT DriveTexas website before traveling county roads, especially after heavy rain.

Source to confirm: TSHA Handbook of Texas — Paducah, TX

More Cottle County notes

Property Tax

How Property Appraisal and Tax Collection Work in Cottle County

In Cottle County, the appraisal district sets property values but does not collect taxes. A separate Tax Assessor-Collector office exists, but it also does not collect property taxes in this county.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Farm and Ranch Land May Qualify for a Lower Tax Value

Texas law lets farm and ranch land be taxed on what it can produce, not what it would sell for — which usually means a much lower tax bill.

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Hunting

Cottle County Sits in Both Panhandle and North Zone Hunting Areas

Cottle County hunters can pursue white-tailed deer, mule deer, pheasant, quail, dove, and turkey — each with different seasons and endorsement requirements.

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County History

Cottle County Was Cattle Country Before It Was Cotton Country

Cottle County was organized in 1892 and built its early economy on large cattle ranches before cotton farming took over in the early 1900s.

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