Upshur County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Upshur County, Texas

Map of Upshur County, Texas

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Map of Upshur County, Texas

Upshur County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Gilmer. As per 2020 census, the population of Upshur County is 41774 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 588 sq mi (1,523 km2). Upshur County was established on 1846.

Facts about Upshur County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNortheast Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatGilmer
Named AfterAbel Parker Upshur, U.S. Secretary of State
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates32.7360° N, 94.9410° W
Total Area587 sq mi
Land Area582 sq mi
Water Area5 sq mi
Population (2020)41,753
Population RankMid-sized county in Northeast Texas
Major CityGilmer
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Forestry, Agriculture, Healthcare, Retail
Major AirportGilmer Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForEast Texas Yamboree, Piney Woods scenery, Lake recreation
Websitehttps://www.co.upshur.tx.us

Top Attractions in Upshur County, Texas

  • Lake Gilmer – Fishing, boating, and scenic lake views.
  • Downtown Gilmer Square – Shops, dining, and local charm.
  • Upshur County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • East Texas Yamboree Grounds – Annual festival and events.
  • Gilmer Historical Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Mathis Arboretum – Native trees and walking paths.
  • McClelland Creek Trail – Scenic walking trail.
  • Local Fishing Ponds – Quiet outdoor recreation spots.
  • Piney Woods Scenic Drives – Forested countryside routes.
  • Community Parks – Green space and picnicking.

Cities and Towns in Upshur County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Gilmer (county seat)City521632.7287°N, 94.9424°W
Gladewater (partly in Gregg County)City613432.5365°N, 94.9427°W
Big SandyTown134332.5835°N, 95.1086°W
Ore CityCity110832.7993°N, 94.7208°W
Union GroveCity35732.6696°N, 94.9841°W
East MountainCity79732.6685°N, 94.8616°W
Clarksville CityCity83032.5251°N, 94.8613°W
Warren CityCity27532.5682°N, 94.8924°W
DianaCensus Designated Place (CDP)134432.7568°N, 94.7522°W
CoffeevilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.8154°N, 95.0461°W
EnochUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.7038°N, 94.6919°W
KelseyUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.6338°N, 94.8585°W
RhonesboroUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.7818°N, 95.1527°W
SimpsonvilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.8307°N, 94.8838°W
BettieUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.7031°N, 94.8896°W
PritchettUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.6824°N, 95.0732°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Upshur County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 80 - east-west route connecting Gladewater, Longview, and Mineola
  • U.S. Highway 259 - north-south corridor connecting Ore City, Gilmer, Longview, and Oklahoma
  • U.S. Highway 271 - connects Gilmer with Pittsburg, Tyler, and Mount Pleasant
  • State Highway 154 - links Gilmer with Quitman and Sulphur Springs
  • State Highway 155 - connects Gilmer with Tyler and Linden
  • State Highway 300 - provides access between Gilmer and Longview
  • Farm to Market Road 852 - serves northern Upshur County communities
  • Farm to Market Road 726 - connects rural communities and agricultural areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Upshur County

  • Camp County (north)
  • Morris County (northeast)
  • Marion County (east)
  • Harrison County (southeast)
  • Gregg County (south)
  • Smith County (southwest)
  • Wood County (west)

Distance from Upshur County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Gilmer to Gladewater (Upshur County), Texas - 14 mi (23 km)
  • Gilmer to Big Sandy (Upshur County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
  • Gilmer to Ore City (Upshur County), Texas - 14 mi (23 km)
  • Gilmer to Pittsburg (Camp County), Texas - 22 mi (35 km)
  • Gilmer to Daingerfield (Morris County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Gilmer to Jefferson (Marion County), Texas - 34 mi (55 km)
  • Gilmer to Marshall (Harrison County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Gilmer to Longview (Gregg County), Texas - 20 mi (32 km)
  • Gilmer to Tyler (Smith County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Gilmer to Mineola (Wood County), Texas - 37 mi (60 km)
  • Gilmer to Mount Pleasant (Titus County), Texas - 34 mi (55 km)
  • Gilmer to Kilgore (Gregg County), Texas - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Gilmer to Texarkana (Bowie County), Texas - 82 mi (132 km)
  • Gilmer to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 122 mi (196 km)
  • Gilmer to Shreveport, Louisiana - 66 mi (106 km)

Waterbodies in Upshur County

Big Cypress Creek, Little Cypress Creek, Lake Gilmer, Lake O' the Pines, Sabine River, Ellison Creek Reservoir, Coffeeville Creek, Kelsey Creek, Grice Creek, White Oak Creek, Little White Oak Creek, Simpsonville Creek, Cypress River Basin, Lake Gilmer Watershed

Best Golf Courses in Upshur County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Gilmer Country ClubGilmer32.7281°N, 94.9604°W
Oak Forest Country ClubGilmer32.7352°N, 94.9748°W
Tempest Golf ClubGladewater32.5575°N, 94.9202°W

Colleges and Universities in Upshur County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Kilgore CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary community college serving much of the county
Northeast Texas Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeServes portions of northern Upshur County
LeTourneau UniversityPrivateUniversityEngineering and aviation programs
University of Texas at TylerPublicUniversityRegional public university
Texas A&M University-TexarkanaPublicUniversityHigher education for Northeast Texas

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Upshur County
  2. Official Upshur County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Upshur County
  4. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
  5. Kilgore College
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References

  1. ^ QuickFacts: Upshur County, Texas - United States Census Bureau
  2. ^ United States Census Bureau - Population and Housing Data
  3. ^ TIGER/Line Shapefiles - United States Census Bureau
  4. ^ United States Geological Survey (USGS)
  5. ^ National Geodetic Survey (NGS), NOAA
  6. ^ Official Website of Upshur County, Texas
  7. ^ Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
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