Ellis County Map, Texas

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

Map of Ellis County, Texas

Map of Ellis County, Texas

Ellis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Waxahachie. As per 2020 census, the population of Ellis County is 202678 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 940 sq mi (2,435 km2). Ellis County was established on 1849.

Facts about Ellis County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth Texas / Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
County SeatWaxahachie
Named AfterRichard Ellis, president of the 1836 Texas constitutional convention
Established1849
Organized1850
Coordinates32.3480° N, 96.7920° W
Total Area952 sq mi
Land Area935 sq mi
Water Area17 sq mi
Population (2020)192,455
Population RankRapidly growing North Texas county
Major CitiesWaxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Red Oak
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Logistics, Construction, Retail, Agriculture
Major AirportNearby: Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForEllis County Courthouse, Bluebonnet Trails (Ennis), Growing suburban communities
Websitehttps://www.co.ellis.tx.us

Top Attractions in Ellis County, Texas

  • Ellis County Courthouse (Waxahachie) – Iconic Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse.
  • Historic Downtown Waxahachie – Shops, cafés, and preserved 19th-century architecture.
  • Scarborough Renaissance Festival – Popular spring fair with themed performances and vendors.
  • Ellis County Museum – Local history exhibits on the county’s heritage.
  • Lake Waxahachie – Fishing, boating, and lakeside recreation.
  • Bardwell Lake – Camping, swimming, picnicking, and outdoor activities.
  • Ellis County Art Association / Art on the Square – Regional art gallery and exhibits.
  • Getzendaner Memorial Park – Shaded trails, historic buildings, and family areas.
  • Downtown Ennis – Shops, dining, and cultural events in a historic setting.
  • Ennis Bluebonnet Trails – Famous spring drive with scenic bluebonnet fields.

Cities & Towns in Ellis County, Texas

Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Red Oak, Lancaster (partly), Glenn Heights (partly), Italy, Milford, Maypearl, Palmer, Ferris (partly), Bardwell, Garrett, Alma, Pecan Hill, Bristol