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
County Details
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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