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Anderson County Map, Texas

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Anderson County, Texas

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Anderson County sits in East Texas, about halfway between Dallas and Houston. It’s where history and small-town charm collide.

Palestine, the county seat, is known for its gorgeous dogwoods that bloom each spring. Folks here love their Friday night football games. The county has a mix of rolling hills and dense forests.

You’ll find some great fishing spots along the Trinity River. The Texas State Railroad chugs through here, offering scenic rides. It’s a county proud of its past but looking to the future.

CategoryDetails
County NameAnderson County
County SeatPalestine
PopulationApproximately 58,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesPalestine, Elkhart, Frankston
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 79, U.S. Highway 287, State Highway 19
FIPS Code48-001
Total Area (Land and Water)1,078 square miles (1,063 sq mi land, 15 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Henderson County (North), Cherokee County (East), Houston County (South), Leon County (Southwest), Freestone County (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateTexas
Coordinates31°47’N, 95°39’W
EtymologyNamed after Kenneth L. Anderson, the last Vice President of the Republic of Texas
Major LandmarksTexas State Railroad, Davey Dogwood Park, Palestine Main Street District
WebsiteAnderson County Website

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