Company name: Lamar County Extension Office

Description: Settlement of the Lamar County area began in the 1820’s. Lamar County was officially organized in 1841 and named for Mirabeau B. Lamar, President of the Republic of Texas. Lamar County spans some 894 square miles between the Red River to the north and the Sulphur River to the south. Located in Northeast Texas, the climate is characterized by mild winters and warm, humid summers. Spring and fall are characterized by warm days and cool nights. Mean annual precipitation is 45.32 inches. The growing season averages 228... Read More →