Name: | Henderson County |
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FIPS code: | 48-213 |
State: | Texas |
Founded: | 1846 |
Named for: | James Pinckney Henderson |
Seat: | Athens |
Largest city: | Athens |
Total Area: | 948 sq mi (2,460 km²) |
Land Area: | 874 sq mi (2,260 km²) |
Total Population: | 82,150 |
Population Density: | 87/sq mi (34/km²) |
Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Website: | www.co.henderson.tx.us |
Henderson County location map. Where is Henderson County?
Henderson County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 948 sq mi (2,460 km), of which 75 sq mi (190 km) (7.9%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 175
- State Highway 19
- State Highway 31
- State Highway 155
- State Highway 198
- State Highway 274
- State Highway 334
Adjacent counties
- Kaufman County (north)
- Van Zandt County (north)
- Smith County (east)
- Cherokee County (southeast)
- Anderson County (south)
- Freestone County (southwest)
- Navarro County (west)
- Ellis County (northwest)