Anderson County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Anderson County - Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Anderson County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Anderson County located in the map, major cities in Anderson county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Anderson County, Texas

Map of Anderson County, Texas

Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Palestine. As per 2020 census, the population of Anderson County is 58402 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,071 sq mi (2,774 km2). Anderson County was established on 1846.

Facts about Anderson County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionEast Texas
County SeatPalestine
Named AfterKenneth Lewis Anderson
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates31.8153° N, 95.6530° W
Total Area1,078 sq mi
Land Area1,063 sq mi
Water Area15 sq mi
Population (2020)57,922
Population RankMid-sized county in East Texas
Major CityPalestine
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Corrections, Transportation
Major AirportPalestine Municipal Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForTexas State Railroad, Dogwood Festival, Historic Downtown Palestine
Websitehttps://www.co.anderson.tx.us

Top Attractions in Anderson County, Texas

  • Texas State Railroad – Scenic historic train rides.
  • Davey Dogwood Park – Park known for spring dogwood blooms.
  • Historic Downtown Palestine – Shops, murals, and historic buildings.
  • Museum for East Texas Culture – Local history and heritage exhibits.
  • Gus Engeling WMA – Wildlife viewing and nature trails.
  • Lake Palestine – Fishing, boating, and lakeside recreation.
  • Palestine Depot & Visitor Center – Restored depot with visitor info.
  • Reagan Park – Community park with green space.
  • Howard House Museum – Historic 1855 home museum.
  • Upper & Lower Lakes – Quiet forest lakes for hiking and birding.

Cities and Towns in Anderson County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Palestine (county seat)City1847231.7621°N, 95.6308°W
ElkhartTown128731.6252°N, 95.5794°W
FrankstonTown112632.0549°N, 95.5072°W
NechesCDP33131.8896°N, 95.4963°W
CayugaUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.9682°N, 95.4697°W
MontalbaUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.9257°N, 95.7010°W
Tennessee ColonyUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.8371°N, 95.8583°W
SlocumUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.5643°N, 95.5474°W
AlderbranchUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.8908°N, 95.5949°W
BlackfootUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.8612°N, 95.7656°W
Bois d'ArcUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.7687°N, 95.8103°W
BradfordUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.9005°N, 95.9167°W
PertUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.8744°N, 95.6542°W
TuckerUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.4338°N, 95.4797°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Anderson County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 79 - northeast toward Jacksonville and southwest toward Buffalo and Hearne
  • U.S. Highway 84 - east toward Rusk and west toward Fairfield
  • U.S. Highway 287 - north toward Corsicana and southeast toward Crockett
  • Texas State Highway 19 - north toward Athens and south toward Trinity
  • Texas State Highway 155 - north toward Tyler and south toward Palestine
  • Farm to Market Road 315 - connects Frankston with Chandler and Palestine
  • Farm to Market Road 860 - serves western Anderson County communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Anderson County

  • Henderson County (north)
  • Cherokee County (east)
  • Houston County (south)
  • Leon County (southwest)
  • Freestone County (west)

Distance from Anderson County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Palestine to Jacksonville (Cherokee County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Palestine to Athens (Henderson County), Texas - 37 mi (60 km)
  • Palestine to Fairfield (Freestone County), Texas - 42 mi (68 km)
  • Palestine to Crockett (Houston County), Texas - 47 mi (76 km)
  • Palestine to Tyler (Smith County), Texas - 51 mi (82 km)
  • Palestine to Rusk (Cherokee County), Texas - 29 mi (47 km)
  • Palestine to Corsicana (Navarro County), Texas - 68 mi (109 km)
  • Palestine to Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches County), Texas - 79 mi (127 km)
  • Palestine to Longview (Gregg County), Texas - 90 mi (145 km)
  • Palestine to Huntsville (Walker County), Texas - 83 mi (134 km)
  • Palestine to Waco (McLennan County), Texas - 116 mi (187 km)
  • Palestine to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 108 mi (174 km)
  • Palestine to Bryan (Brazos County), Texas - 108 mi (174 km)
  • Palestine to Houston (Harris County), Texas - 155 mi (249 km)
  • Palestine to Shreveport, Louisiana - 148 mi (238 km)

Waterbodies in Anderson County

Upper Neches River, Neches River watershed, Trinity River watershed, Catfish Creek, Kickapoo Creek, Elkhart Creek, Brushy Creek, Long Lake, Crystal Lake, Massey Lake, Big Lake Bottom wetlands, Trinity River tributaries, Neches River tributaries, floodplain wetlands, small reservoirs and ponds

Best Golf Courses in Anderson County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Palestine Country ClubPalestine31.7468°N, 95.6662°W
Pine Dunes Resort & Golf ClubFrankston32.0418°N, 95.4498°W

Colleges and Universities in Anderson County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Trinity Valley Community College - Palestine CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and workforce education

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Anderson County QuickFacts
  2. Official Anderson County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Anderson County
  4. Texas Department of Transportation
  5. U.S. Geological Survey - Geographic Features Data