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 Area~821 sq mi
Land Area~802 sq mi
Water Area~19 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 & Towns in Panola County, Texas

Carthage, Carthage Lake, Beckville, Gary, Hallsville (partly), Tatum (partly), Beckville, Elkhart, Carthage, Joaquin, Harleton