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Anderson County, County government center in Palestine, Texas, United States.

Anderson County is an administrative division in East Texas encompassing forests, lakes, and farmland across its terrain. The landscape supports wildlife populations and local agricultural practices throughout the region.

The county was established in 1846 and named after Kenneth Lewis Anderson, who served as the final vice president of the Republic of Texas. This founding marked an important moment in early statehood.

The Texas State Railroad operates through the area, offering train journeys that keep alive the transportation heritage of East Texas.

The county seat in Palestine provides access to court records, tax services, and vehicle registration for residents. Multiple administrative offices are located in one area for convenience.

The region is known for flowering dogwood trees that thrive in the area's climate conditions. Spring brings a display of these blossoms throughout the landscape.

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Location
Inception
March 24, 1846
Capital city
Palestine
Shares border with
Houston County, Leon County, Freestone County, Henderson County, Cherokee County
GPS coordinates
31.81000,-95.65000
Latest update
December 20, 2025 12:39
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Millimeter Anisotropy eXperiment IMaging Array
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Millimeter Anisotropy eXperiment IMaging Array

7.7 km
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Prairies and Pineywoods Wildlife Trail

39.3 km
Texas State Railroad
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Texas State Railroad

10.4 km
Museum for East Texas Culture
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Museum for East Texas Culture

6.2 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School

5.5 km
Anderson County Courthouse
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Anderson County Courthouse

5.5 km
Anderson Camp Ground
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Anderson Camp Ground

16.2 km
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Catfish Creek

27 km
Howard House
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Howard House

5 km
First Presbyterian Church
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First Presbyterian Church

5.7 km
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Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area

27.5 km
Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church

5.3 km
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Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Reservoir

19.1 km
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Redlands Hotel

5.5 km
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Bomer Lake

21.3 km
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Fairfield Lake

39 km
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Anderson Bluff

33.8 km
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Lindsey Bluff

38.5 km
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Anderson County Jail

5.5 km
John H. Reagan Statue
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John H. Reagan Statue

6.3 km
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Allen Bluff

39.5 km
Palestine High School
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Palestine High School

6.2 km
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The Landmark

39.8 km
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Lincoln High School

6.1 km
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Lost Prairie Lake

11.8 km
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Catfish Creek Ranch Lake

30.5 km
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Calhoun Lake Number 1

10.8 km
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Caddo Creek Lake

30.4 km
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