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Baylor County, in North Central Texas, is anchored by Seymour, its county seat and largest town. Established in 1858 and named after Republic of Texas surgeon Henry Baylor, the county has long been a ranching and farming hub. Seymour features a historic downtown and is known for its nearby fossil beds, which attract paleontologists and visitors alike. The county is overwhelmingly rural, with wide open spaces, small communities, and scattered farmsteads. Housing consists of older frame houses, modest brick ranchers, and farmhouses on acreage. Its nearest major city is Wichita Falls, about 55 miles east. Home prices are very affordable—existing homes usually range from $90,000 to $160,000, while ranch and farmland for building often sells for $1,500–$3,500 per acre.