Van Zandt County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Van Zandt County, Texas

Map of Van Zandt County, Texas

Van Zandt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Canton. As per 2020 census, the population of Van Zandt County is 61275 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 849 sq mi (2,199 km2). Van Zandt County was established on 1848.

Facts about Van Zandt County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionEast Texas / North East Texas
County SeatCanton
Named AfterIsaac Van Zandt, Texas diplomat and politician
Established1848
Organized1848
Coordinates32.5630° N, 95.8370° W
Total Area860 sq mi
Land Area843 sq mi
Water Area17 sq mi
Population (2020)59,203
Population RankMid-sized county in East Texas
Major CityCanton
Main IndustriesRetail, Tourism, Agriculture, Manufacturing
Major AirportCanton-Hackney Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForFirst Monday Trade Days, East Texas crafts, Rural countryside
Websitehttps://www.vanzandtcounty.org

Top Attractions in Van Zandt County, Texas

  • First Monday Trade Days (Canton) – Famous monthly flea market.
  • Canton Downtown Square – Shops, cafés, and local charm.
  • Van Zandt County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • YesterLand Farm – Seasonal family-friendly activities.
  • Purtis Creek State Park – Fishing, hiking, and nature.
  • Mill Creek Ranch Resort – Outdoor recreation and events.
  • Ben Wheeler Historic District – Eclectic shops and music venues.
  • Local Wineries – Wine tasting and countryside views.
  • East Texas Arboretum (nearby) – Native plants and trails.
  • Scenic Backroad Drives – Rolling East Texas countryside.

Cities & Towns in Van Zandt County, Texas

Canton, Wills Point, Grand Saline, Edgewood, Mabank (partly), Fruitvale, Seven Points, Eustace, Van, Ben Wheeler, Kaufman (partly), Edom, Van Zandt, Caney City