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Anderson County


Origin of the Name

Anderson County got its name from Kenneth Lewis Anderson (1805–1845), the last vice president of the Republic of Texas.

Anderson County

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County Details

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County Seat Palestine

Established 1846

Population 57,922

Median Age 39.1

Land Area 1062.62 sq mi

Water Area 15.38 sq mi

Total Area 1078 sq mi

Percent Urban 32.14%

Percent Rural 67.86%

Latitude, Longitude 31.7769° N, 95.6458° W

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