Falls County

Falls County, located in Central Texas with Marlin as its county seat, is a 765-square-mile rural area characterized by the Brazos River, rolling Blackland Prairie, and a strong agricultural economy. Established in 1850 and named for nearby waterfalls, it is a hub for cattle, grain, and cotton production, featuring a population of roughly 17,000.

• Location: Situated between Waco and Temple/Belton, bordered by McLennan, Limestone, Robertson, Milam, and Bell counties.
• Landscape: Features gently rolling terrain and rich, clayey soils along the Brazos River, which flows through the center.
• Climate: Temperate, with average July highs of 
  

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  , and roughly 34 inches of annual rainfall. 

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• Agriculture: A major economic driver, ranked 17th in Texas for cattle production (115,649+ head) and a major producer of corn and sorghum.
• Industry: The economy includes manufacturing, government services, and notable employment from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hobby Unit.
• Resources: Historically known for hot mineral artesian wells in Marlin, which developed into a 20th-century health resort, and some oil/gas activity. 
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• County Seat: Marlin (population approx. 5,700).
• Other Communities: Rosebud, Lott, Golinda, Reagan, Satin, Perry, and Otto.
• Landmarks: The Falls on the Brazos Park, which features the site of the original, historical falls, and an Art Moderne style courthouse in Marlin. 
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