Lamar County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Lamar County, Texas

Map of Lamar County, Texas

Lamar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Paris. As per 2020 census, the population of Lamar County is 50098 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 917 sq mi (2,375 km2). Lamar County was established on 1840.

Facts about Lamar County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNortheast Texas / Red River Valley
County SeatParis
Named AfterMirabeau B. Lamar, second President of the Republic of Texas
Established1841
Organized1841
Coordinates33.6580° N, 95.5560° W
Total Area933 sq mi
Land Area907 sq mi
Water Area26 sq mi
Population (2020)50,088
Population RankModerately populated Northeast Texas county
Major CitiesParis, Roxton, Deport, Blossom
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Agriculture, Retail, Education, Healthcare
Major AirportFrank Wiley Field (Paris Regional Airport)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForHistoric Paris downtown, Red River Valley, Northeast Texas culture, Agriculture
Websitehttps://www.lamarcountytexas.org

Top Attractions in Lamar County, Texas

  • Historic Downtown Paris – Shops, cafés, murals, and preserved 19th-century architecture.
  • Paris Courthouse Square – Iconic historic courthouse anchoring downtown Paris.
  • Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site – Victorian mansion museum with guided tours.
  • City Lake Park – Trails, picnic areas, and family-friendly recreation.
  • Red River Valley Veterans Memorial – Monument honoring local military service members.
  • Historic Rail Depot (Paris) – Landmark reflecting the county’s railroad history.
  • Paris Community Theatre – Live performances and cultural events.
  • Scenic Countryside Drives – Rolling farmland and rural East Texas landscapes ideal for photography.
  • Pat Mayse Lake (Nearby Access) – Fishing, boating, and lakeside recreation near the county line.
  • Lamar County Historical Museum – Exhibits on pioneer life, local heritage, and regional history.

Cities and Towns in Lamar County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Paris (county seat)City2480333.6609°N, 95.5555°W
RenoCity332033.6673°N, 95.5038°W
PowderlyCensus Designated Place (CDP)117833.8112°N, 95.5277°W
BlossomCity143433.6618°N, 95.3858°W
DeportCity52333.5268°N, 95.3138°W
RoxtonCity54833.5432°N, 95.7361°W
PattonvilleCity41833.5495°N, 95.3682°W
Sun ValleyTown17433.6364°N, 95.5718°W
BrookstonTown29433.6354°N, 95.6967°W
TocoTown8933.6406°N, 95.4692°W
PettyTown45733.6037°N, 95.8155°W
CunninghamUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.4460°N, 95.3247°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Lamar County

  • U.S. Highway 82 - major east-west corridor through Paris connecting Sherman and Texarkana
  • U.S. Highway 271 - north-south route linking Paris with Tyler and Oklahoma
  • Texas State Highway 19 - connects Paris with Sulphur Springs and East Texas
  • Texas State Highway 24 - serves Paris and links the county with Commerce and Cooper
  • Loop 286 - bypass route around Paris
  • Farm to Market Road 1497 - serves agricultural communities east of Paris
  • Farm to Market Road 196 - connects rural communities and farming areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Lamar County

  • Bryan County, Oklahoma (north)
  • Red River County (east)
  • Delta County (south)
  • Fannin County (west)
  • Choctaw County, Oklahoma (northeast)
  • Hunt County (southwest)

Distance from Lamar County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Reno53
Blossom138
Powderly127
Deport2616
Bonham (Fannin County)6138
Cooper (Delta County)3924
Clarksville (Red River County)5735
Commerce (Hunt County)6440
Durant, Oklahoma5635
Sherman (Grayson County)10364
Texarkana (Bowie County)14389
Tyler (Smith County)176109
Dallas (Dallas County)171106
Fort Worth (Tarrant County)222138
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma283176

Waterbodies in Lamar County

Red River, Pat Mayse Lake, Sanders Creek Reservoir, Pine Creek, Mustang Creek, Bois d'Arc Creek tributaries, Brushy Creek, Sulphur River tributaries, wetlands, farm ponds, flood-control reservoirs, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Lamar County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Paris Golf & Country ClubParis33.6752°N, 95.5401°W
Pine Ridge Golf CourseParis33.6208°N, 95.5669°W
Legacy Ridge Country ClubBonham33.5984°N, 96.1792°W

Colleges and Universities in Lamar County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Paris Junior CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary higher education institution located in Paris
Texas A&M University-CommercePublicUniversityRegional public university serving Northeast Texas
Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityPublicUniversityNearby university in Durant, Oklahoma
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Lamar CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. Official Lamar County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Lamar County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Lamar County
  4. Paris Junior College
  5. Texas Almanac - Lamar County