Hopkins County, West Monroe
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Hopkins County | |
|---|---|
| County of Hopkins | |
 Hopkins County Court House | |
| Location within the state of West Monroe Location within the state of West Monroe | |
 West Monroe's location within Ibica | |
| Country |  Ibica |
| State |  West Monroe |
| Founded | March 30, 1846 |
| County seat | Kellyville |
| Largest city | Winchester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,110 sq mi (2,900 km2) |
| • Land | 1,057 sq mi (2,740 km2) |
| • Water | 53 sq mi (140 km2) 4.74% |
| Population ({{{2}}}) | |
| • Total | 16,405 |
| • Density | 15/sq mi (5.7/km2) |
| Area code | 222 |
| Website | www |
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Hopkins County is a county located in the state of West Monroe. As of the 2020 census, its population was 16,405. Its county seat is Kellyville.
The county is most known for Lake Hopkins, a man made reservoir located near the town of Winchester, forming the border with Petra County. The lake is lined with rental cabins and is popular for watersports.
Government
| Position | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Judge | Shirlee Causey | Conservative | |
| Commissioner, Precinct 1 | Chase Martinson | Conservative | |
| Commissioner, Precinct 2 | Harlow Stevenson | Conservative | |
| Commissioner, Precinct 3 | Dallas Varnham | Conservative | |
| Commissioner, Precinct 4 | Roderick Savage | Conservative | |
Geography
According to the Ibican Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,110 sq mi (2,900 km2), of which 53 sq mi (140 km2) (4.7%) are covered by water.
Adjacent counties
- Victoria County (north)
- Potter County (northeast)
- Hays County (East)
- Jefferson County (south)
- Fisher County (southwest)
- Petra County (west)
Waterways
Education
School districts:
- Kellyville Independent School District
- Paden Independent School District
- Winchester Independent School District
Victoria College has an extention center in Winchester.
Transportation
Major highways
Airport
Winchester Municipal Airport is the only public airport in the county.
Communities
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