Anderson County, Texas

Anderson County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2010, 58,458 people lived there. 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
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1846
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
  Estimate 
(2016)
57,734[1]
  Density55/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.co.anderson.tx.us

History

The county was made in 1846.

Geography

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

People

In 2010, there were 58,458 people living in Anderson County.

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. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau. August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2017.


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