county seat

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The town where the local government of a county is based.

countyNOUN + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • Sierra Blanca is the county seat of Hudspeth County, Texas.
  • Do you know which city is the county seat for this large, rural area?
  • The town was officially designated as the county seat back in 1888.
  • All official county records are kept at the courthouse in the county seat.
  • We're planning a trip to visit the historic government buildings in the county seat.
  • The trial will take place in the county seat, as it is home to the main court.
  • A new administrative complex will be constructed in the county seat next year.
  • Often, the county seat is the most populous or centrally located town.
  • There was a lengthy debate about moving the county seat to a more accessible location.
  • As the county seat, the town hosts the annual fair and all major governmental meetings.