Cities & Towns in Cherokee County, TX
Cherokee County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 52,875 inhabitants. The county was created 178 years ago in 1846. Its county seat is Rusk.
There are 8 city/town in Cherokee County, TX. The largest city of Cherokee County is Jacksonville with a population of 14,829. Other cities include, Rusk population 5,664, Cross Roads population 1,578, Alto population 1,239, New Summerfield population 1,187
Jacksonville
Jacksonville, City in Texas, United States
Rusk
Rusk, City in Cherokee County, Texas
Cross Roads
Cross Roads, Town of the United States
Cherokee County sits in the Piney Woods region of East Texas along the border with Louisiana. Here are some highlights of the cities and towns found across Cherokee County:
Jacksonville is the largest city and county seat of Cherokee County. It was established in 1847 and named after President Andrew Jackson. Key attractions include the Tomato Bowl football stadium, historic downtown square, and the annual Tomato Fest celebration.
Rusk is a small city northeast of Jacksonville founded along the railroad in the 1870s. It was named after Thomas Jefferson Rusk. Historic sites include the old Rusk County Courthouse, Rusk State Hospital, and Victorian-style homes.
New Summerfield is a rural farming community west of Jacksonville established in 1889. Historic buildings include the 1926 school auditorium and 1944 rock gymnasium. Locals enjoy events like the Peach Festival and Fourth of July parade.
Alto is a small town northwest of Rusk settled in the 1800s. It was originally called Paris after founder John Rennels Paris. The town square has several historic early 20th century structures. Local attractions include Cathedral Caverns State Park.
Reklaw
Reklaw is an unincorporated community directly on the border with Rusk County. It was founded as a farming and timber area in the 1890s. Reklaw has historic churches and a school building constructed in 1939 by the Works Progress Administration.
All Cherokee County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Alto | Town in Texas, USA | 1,239 |
| Cross Roads | Town of the United States | 1,578 |
| Cuney | Town of the United States | 140 |
| Gallatin | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America | 435 |
| Jacksonville | City in Texas, United States | 14,829 |
| New Summerfield | City in Cherokee County, Texas, United States | 1,187 |
| Rusk | City in Cherokee County, Texas | 5,664 |
| Wells | Town in Cherokee County, Texas, United States | 781 |
