Cities & Towns in Henderson County, TX

Henderson County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 83,792 inhabitants. The county was created 177 years ago in 1846. Its county seat is Athens.

There are 1 city/town in Henderson County, TX. The largest city of Henderson County is Athens with a population of 12,770.

Athens
Athens

Athens, City in Texas

Henderson County sits in the rolling prairie lands of East Texas, midway between Dallas and Houston. Here are some of the notable cities and towns found in Henderson County:

Athens - The county seat, Athens has around 13,000 residents. It is home to Trinity Valley Community College. The town square has restaurants, shops and the Henderson County Courthouse.

Gun Barrel City - Located primarily in Henderson County, with parts extending into Kaufman and Van Zandt counties, this town of around 6,000 owes its unique name to a former roadhouse called "The Gun Barrel."

Eustace - Sitting along Highway 175, Eustace has around 1,000 residents. The downtown has antique stores and restaurants housed in historic buildings.

Murchison - This small town of 500 is a gateway to Lake Palestine. It hosts an annual Tater Town Parade each April.

Chandler - With a population of around 3,000, Chandler hosts an annual Eggfest cooking competition and is known as the "Egg Capital of Texas."

Other Henderson County towns include Brownsboro, Edom, Payne Springs, Poynor, Seven Points, Tool, and Trinidad. The county has a rich agricultural heritage mixed with many outdoor recreational opportunities along its lakes and rivers.

All Henderson County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County.

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City Name Title Population
Athens City in Texas 12,770
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