Henderson, County seat in Rusk County, Texas, United States
Henderson extends across 12 square miles of northeast Texas territory, featuring six public parks that provide 118 acres of recreational spaces.
The discovery of oil reserves near Henderson in 1930 transformed the small town of 2,000 residents into a population center of more than 10,000 within months.
The Heritage Syrup Festival in November and East Texas Sacred Harp Convention in August mark the main annual celebrations in Henderson.
The city maintains essential services through police and fire departments, utilities management, and an animal shelter for the 13,271 residents recorded in 2020.
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: June 23, 2025 21:32
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