Van Zandt County, Administrative county division in northeastern Texas, United States.
Van Zandt County is an administrative division in northeastern Texas that spans several distinct landscape zones. The land transitions between prairie grasslands, oak woodlands, and pine forests across its boundaries.
The county was established in 1848, named after Isaac Van Zandt, a figure in the early government of the Texas Republic. The region later gained attention for an attempted secession in 1867 that prompted federal intervention.
The region holds onto its independent roots, which shape how communities here approach local decisions and self-governance. This spirit of self-determination remains visible in how people manage their public spaces and local affairs.
The county offers digital ways to follow local government meetings and proceedings. These online options make it easy to stay informed about county decisions without being physically present.
The region earned the nickname "Free State of Van Zandt" during a brief period of attempted independence after the Civil War. This name became a lasting symbol of the area's resistance during Reconstruction.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1848
Capital city: Canton
Shares border with: Hunt County, Kaufman County, Wood County, Smith County, Henderson County, Rains County
Website: http://co.van-zandt.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 32.56000,-95.84000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:09
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