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Wharton is a city in Wharton County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,237 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wharton County.

Wharton is home to the 20th Century Technology Museum and displays examples of technology from the 20th century. The museum is a non-profit organization and opened its gallery in July 2005 on the first floor of the former Wharton County Jail, which was constructed in 1888.

The museum's collection consists mostly of smaller items, such as radios, but also has a few experimental aircraft, including an ornithopter and a Rutan VariEze, which is displayed in front of the museum. Many items on display in the museum are in working condition and may either be demonstrated to visitors or available for hands-on operation (including most of the arcade games on display).

Wharton is located at 29.316939, -96.097065.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.8 km² (7.2 mi²). 18.7 km² (7.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.14% is water.

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