Bosque County, Texas, named for the Bosque River, county organized in 1854. Many Norwegian settlers, the first in 1841, many more in 1854 when 320 acres were offered to each family. The Bosque cuts through the County, and the Brazos forms the eastern boundary. About 60 miles south of Ft. Worth, primarily a farming area but industry growing. The 3-story limestone courthouse dates from 1886.