Henderson, County seat in Rusk County, Texas, United States
Henderson is the county seat of Rusk County in northeastern Texas. The city has residential neighborhoods, public parks, and commercial areas that form its everyday landscape.
The area experienced rapid growth after oil reserves were discovered nearby in 1930. This event transformed the settlement into a significant regional center within a short time.
The Heritage Syrup Festival in November and East Texas Sacred Harp Convention in August mark the main annual celebrations in Henderson.
The downtown area is walkable and provides easy access to main facilities and shops. Visitors can navigate the streets without difficulty and find parking in several locations.
A tornado rated EF-2 struck Henderson on May 25, 2015, causing minimal damage to the downtown district without major structural impacts.
Location: Rusk County
Elevation above the sea: 156 m
Address: Henderson, TX, USA
Website: http://hendersontx.us
GPS coordinates: 32.15390,-94.80280
Latest update: December 20, 2025 03:00
Henderson Commercial Historic District
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