Anderson County, Texas

Anderson County
The Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°49′N 95°39′W / 31.81°N 95.65°W / 31.81; -95.65
Country United States
State Texas
FoundedMarch 24, 1846
Named forKenneth L. Anderson
SeatPalestine
Largest cityPalestine
Area
 • Total1,078 sq mi (2,790 km2)
 • Land1,063 sq mi (2,750 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  1.4%
Population
 • Total57,922
 • Density54/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.co.anderson.tx.us

Anderson County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, 57,922 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Palestine.

History

The county was made in 1846.

Geography

The county has a total area of 1,078 square miles.

Places

City

Towns

Other

  • Alderbranch
  • Bethel
  • Blackfoot
  • Bois d'Arc
  • Bradford
  • Brushy Creek
  • Cayuga
  • Cronin
  • Crystal Lake
  • Deanwright
  • Elmtown
  • Elmwood
  • Fosterville
  • Greens Bluff
  • Long Lake
  • Montalba
  • Mound City
  • Neches
  • Pert
  • Salmon
  • Slocum
  • Tennessee Colony

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Anderson County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.