Panola County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Panola County, Texas

Map of Panola County, Texas

Panola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Carthage. As per 2020 census, the population of Panola County is 22675 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 801 sq mi (2,075 km2). Panola County was established on 1846.

Facts about Panola County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionEast Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatCarthage
Named AfterPanola, a Choctaw word meaning “cotton”
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates32.1640° N, 94.3150° W
Total Area821 sq mi
Land Area802 sq mi
Water Area19 sq mi
Population (2020)22,491
Population RankMid-sized rural county in East Texas
Major CityCarthage
Main IndustriesOil & Gas, Timber, Manufacturing, Agriculture
Major AirportPanola County Airport–Sharpe Field
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForTexas Country Music Hall of Fame, Timber industry, Lake Murvaul
Websitehttps://www.co.panola.tx.us

Top Attractions in Panola County, Texas

  • Texas Country Music Hall of Fame (Carthage) – Honors Texas music legends.
  • Tex Ritter Museum – Memorabilia from the country music star.
  • Downtown Carthage Square – Shops, cafés, and historic charm.
  • Panola County Courthouse – Historic courthouse and grounds.
  • Sabine River Access Points – Fishing and peaceful river views.
  • Jim Reeves Memorial – Tribute to the iconic country singer.
  • Carthage Murals – Local art celebrating community history.
  • Lake Murvaul – Boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation.
  • Esso Station Museum (Beckville) – Restored vintage gas station.
  • Local Ranchlands – Scenic country drives and rural landscapes.

Cities and Towns in Panola County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Carthage (county seat)City656932.1571°N, 94.3383°W
BeckvilleCity84732.2421°N, 94.4552°W
Gary CityTown24832.0388°N, 94.3683°W
Tatum (partly in Rusk County)City138532.3154°N, 94.5160°W
DeBerryUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.3058°N, 94.0730°W
DeadwoodUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.1118°N, 94.1152°W
Long BranchUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.0026°N, 94.5046°W
MurvaulUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.1464°N, 94.5108°W
ClaytonUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.3518°N, 94.1937°W
PanolaUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.3333°N, 94.1167°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Panola County

  • U.S. Highway 59 (future Interstate 369) - major north-south corridor through Carthage
  • U.S. Highway 79 - important east-west route serving Carthage and DeBerry
  • Texas State Highway 43 - connects Carthage with Marshall and Henderson
  • Texas State Highway 149 - links Carthage with Tatum and East Texas communities
  • Texas State Highway 315 - serves western portions of the county
  • Farm to Market Road 10 - major rural connector route
  • Farm to Market Road 31 - provides access to Lake Murvaul and recreational areas
  • Farm to Market Road 124 and FM 1970 - serve agricultural and timber-producing regions

What are Neighboring Counties of Panola County

  • Harrison County (north)
  • Caddo Parish, Louisiana (northeast)
  • De Soto Parish, Louisiana (east)
  • Shelby County (south)
  • Rusk County (west)

Distance from Panola County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Beckville1610
Gary City2012
Tatum2717
Marshall (Harrison County)3924
Henderson (Rusk County)4226
Center (Shelby County)5534
Shreveport, Louisiana7245
Longview (Gregg County)6540
Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches County)9660
Tyler (Smith County)11571
Lufkin (Angelina County)13383
Texarkana (Bowie County)13785
Dallas (Dallas County)260162
Houston (Harris County)330205
Austin (Travis County)435270

Waterbodies in Panola County

Lake Murvaul, Sabine River, Murvaul Bayou, Socagee Creek, Martin Creek, Six Mile Creek, Potter Creek, Walnut Creek, Deadwood Creek, reservoirs, wetlands, farm ponds, groundwater recharge areas, forest streams, and seasonal waterways

Best Golf Courses in Panola County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Pine Grove Country ClubCarthage32.1638°N, 94.3447°W
Wood Hollow Golf ClubLongview32.5332°N, 94.7574°W
Alpine Golf CourseLongview32.5026°N, 94.7043°W
Tempest Golf ClubGladewater32.5620°N, 94.9558°W

Colleges and Universities in Panola County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Panola CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary higher education institution serving Panola County since 1947
LeTourneau UniversityPrivateUniversityRegional university in nearby Longview
University of Texas at TylerPublicUniversityMajor public university serving East Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Panola CountyPublicUniversityAgriculture, forestry, youth, and community education programs

References

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