Limestone County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Limestone County, Texas

Map of Limestone County, Texas

Limestone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Groesbeck. As per 2020 census, the population of Limestone County is 22119 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 909 sq mi (2,354 km2). Limestone County was established on 1846.

Facts about Limestone County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionEast-Central Texas / Brazos River Basin
County SeatGroesbeck
Named AfterLimestone Creek and local limestone deposits
Established1846
Organized1848
Coordinates31.5210° N, 96.5340° W
Total Area933 sq mi
Land Area926 sq mi
Water Area7 sq mi
Population (2020)22,146
Population RankModerately populated East-Central Texas county
Major CitiesGroesbeck, Mexia, Kosse, Tehuacana
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail
Major AirportNearest major airport: Waco Regional Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForBrazos River, Limestone formations, Historic downtowns, East-Central Texas culture
Websitehttps://www.co.limestone.tx.us

Top Attractions in Limestone County, Texas

  • Historic Downtown Groesbeck – Shops, cafés, murals, and preserved 19th-century architecture.
  • Limestone County Courthouse – Iconic historic courthouse anchoring downtown Groesbeck.
  • Limestone County Museum – Exhibits on pioneer life, ranching, and local heritage.
  • Groesbeck City Park – Walking trails, picnic areas, and family-friendly recreation.
  • Historic Rail Depot (Groesbeck) – Landmark reflecting the county’s railroad history.
  • Rural Ranchlands – Scenic East Texas drives through cattle ranches and farmland.
  • Prairie Wildlife Areas – Bird-watching and wildlife observation opportunities.
  • Windmill Heritage Sites – Iconic structures dotting the rural landscape.
  • Scenic Country Drives – Quiet roads ideal for photography and exploring East Texas scenery.
  • Historic Homesteads and Buildings – Early settlement structures reflecting county heritage.

Cities and Towns in Limestone County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Groesbeck (county seat)City431831.5241°N, 96.5336°W
MexiaCity750831.6793°N, 96.4822°W
CoolidgeTown87831.7535°N, 96.6497°W
ThorntonTown47231.4096°N, 96.5725°W
KosseCity46431.3068°N, 96.6264°W
TehuacanaTown28331.7395°N, 96.5364°W
Prairie HillUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.6510°N, 96.7947°W
Forest GladeUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.5442°N, 96.3558°W
Old UnionHistoric CommunityN/A31.4688°N, 96.4330°W
Ben HurUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.7674°N, 96.4338°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Limestone County

  • Interstate 45 - major north-south interstate through the western portion of the county
  • U.S. Highway 84 - east-west corridor connecting Mexia, Tehuacana, and surrounding communities
  • Texas State Highway 14 - links Mexia with Groesbeck and central Texas communities
  • Texas State Highway 171 - serves western Limestone County near Coolidge
  • Texas State Highway 164 - connects Groesbeck with Waco and Buffalo
  • Farm to Market Road 339 - serves agricultural areas and rural communities
  • Farm to Market Road 937 - provides access to ranchlands and farming operations

What are Neighboring Counties of Limestone County

  • Navarro County (north)
  • Freestone County (east)
  • Leon County (southeast)
  • Robertson County (south)
  • Falls County (southwest)
  • McLennan County (west)
  • Hill County (northwest)

Distance from Limestone County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Mexia117
Coolidge3019
Thornton1912
Kosse3522
Fairfield (Freestone County)4226
Buffalo (Leon County)5635
Marlin (Falls County)5232
Corsicana (Navarro County)5937
Waco (McLennan County)7446
Franklin (Robertson County)6943
Bryan (Brazos County)10465
College Station (Brazos County)11169
Dallas (Dallas County)14590
Fort Worth (Tarrant County)15496
Austin (Travis County)181112

Waterbodies in Limestone County

Lake Limestone, Navasota River, Brazos River tributaries, Big Creek, Tehuacana Creek, Hog Creek, Salt Creek, Springfield Lake, Mexia Lake, stock tanks, farm ponds, wetlands, flood-control reservoirs, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Limestone County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Mexia Country ClubMexia31.6775°N, 96.4954°W
Groesbeck Country ClubGroesbeck31.5276°N, 96.5463°W
Tri-County Golf ClubTeague31.6241°N, 96.2882°W
Cottonwood Creek Golf CourseWaco31.5125°N, 97.2420°W

Colleges and Universities in Limestone County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Navarro College - Mexia CampusPublicCommunity CollegePrimary community college campus serving Limestone County
Texas State Technical CollegePublicTechnical CollegeCareer and workforce education opportunities nearby
Baylor UniversityPrivateUniversityMajor university in nearby Waco
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Limestone CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

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