[4] Donley County was established in 1876 from land given by the Bexar District.

[5] It is named for Stockton P. Donley, justice of the state supreme court.

About 31.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Harold Dow Bugbee Ranch, formerly owned by the Western artist and his second wife, Olive Vandruff Bugbee, also an artist, is located in Donley County.

The rest area also provides sanctuary from weather, offering a tornado shelter in the main building.