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Henderson County Map, Texas

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Henderson County, Texas

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Henderson County sits in East Texas, about an hour southeast of Dallas. The county seat, Athens, calls itself the “Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World.” No joke.

Cedar Creek Lake is a popular getaway for Dallas folks. Fishing, boating, and all that good stuff. The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is here too. It’s all about the bass.

Small towns cover the landscape. People wave as you drive by. The fall foliage can be stunning. Scuba divers love Athens Scuba Park. Yes, there’s a scuba park in landlocked East Texas. Henderson County is full of surprises.

CategoryDetails
County NameHenderson County
County SeatAthens
PopulationApproximately 85,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesAthens, Gun Barrel City, Chandler, Eustace, Malakoff, Murchison
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 175, State Highway 31, State Highway 198
FIPS Code48-213
Total Area (Land and Water)948 square miles (874 sq mi land, 74 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Kaufman County (North), Van Zandt County (North), Smith County (East), Cherokee County (Southeast), Anderson County (South), Freestone County (Southwest), Navarro County (West), Ellis County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateTexas
Coordinates32°13’N, 95°50’W
EtymologyNamed after James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of Texas
Major LandmarksTexas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Arboretum, Athens Scuba Park
WebsiteHenderson County Website

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