Anderson County, Texas

county in Texas, United States

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.

Anderson County
The Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine
The Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine
Map of Texas highlighting Anderson County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting 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

History change

The county was made in 1846.

Geography change

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

Places change

City change

Towns change

Other change

  • 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 change

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