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Henderson County


Origin of the Name

Henderson County was named after James Pinckney Henderson, who served as the first governor of Texas from 1846 to 1847.

Henderson County

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County Seat Athens

Established 1846

Population 82,150

Median Age 43.4

Land Area 873.78 sq mi

Water Area 74.65 sq mi

Total Area 948.44 sq mi

Percent Urban 34.06%

Percent Rural 65.94%

Latitude, Longitude 32.0489° N, 95.9672° W