Anderson County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 57,805 inhabitants. The county was created 178 years ago in 1846. Its county seat is Palestine.
There are 3 city/town in Anderson County, TX. The largest city of Anderson County is Palestine with a population of 17,819. Other cities include, Elkhart population 1,277 and Frankston population 1,157
Anderson County is located in eastern Texas near the Louisiana border. The county has a population of around 58,000 residents. Here are some highlights of the notable cities and towns in Anderson County:
Palestine serves as the Anderson County seat and largest city with around 18,000 residents. It was founded in 1846 and has historic architecture in its downtown Cultural District. Annual events include the Hot Pepper Festival.
Elkhart is a small city located northeast of Palestine with around 1,700 residents. It was first settled in the 1840s and has historic buildings like the Gould Fletcher House c.1904 on its Main Street.
Frankston is a city southeast of Palestine with around 1,200 residents. It hosts an annual Founders Day festival celebrating the town's heritage. Nearby is The Children's Park at Frankston City Lake.
Montalba
Montalba is a small unincorporated town north of Palestine established in the 1850s. It has historic buildings like the Montalba Church Christ and Red Town Hall. The Montalba Community Historical Society preserves area history.
Cayuga
Cayuga is a city northwest of Palestine with around 600 residents. It was an agricultural trade center dating back to 1874. Historic landmarks include the Trinity Episcopal Church built in 1892.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anderson County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Elkhart | Town in Anderson County, Texas | 1,277 |
Frankston | Town of the United States | 1,157 |
Palestine | City in and county seat of Anderson County, Texas, United States | 17,819 |