Henderson, Texas

Henderson, Texas
Streetscape of historic downtown Henderson
Streetscape of historic downtown Henderson
Henderson is located in Texas
Henderson
Henderson
Location of Henderson, Texas
Henderson is located in the United States
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson (the United States)
Coordinates: 32°9′14″N 94°48′10″W / 32.15389°N 94.80278°W / 32.15389; -94.80278
Country United States
State Texas
CountyRusk
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
 • City CouncilMayor J.W. "Buzz" Fullen
Tommy Goode
Michael Searcy
Henry Pace
Melissa Morton
Steve Higginbotham
 • City ManagerJay Abercrombie
Area
 • Total12.04 sq mi (31.19 km2)
 • Land11.95 sq mi (30.95 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
512 ft (156 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total13,271
 • Density1,100.66/sq mi (424.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
75652-75654
Area code903/430
FIPS code48-33212[2]
GNIS feature ID1337593[3]
Websitehendersontx.us

Henderson is a city and the county seat of Rusk County, Texas,[4] in Northeast Texas, United States. Its population was 13,271 at the 2020 census. Henderson is named for James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of Texas.

The city has functioned as a major crossroads in Northeast Texas over the last two centuries. Several major highways pass through the business district of the town, including U.S. Route 259, Texas State Highway 64, U.S. Route 79, Texas State Highway 43, Texas State Highway 42, and Texas State Highway 64.

Annual events in the city of Henderson include the Heritage Syrup Festival in November, celebrating the East Texas tradition of syrup making, and the East Texas Sacred Harp Convention in August featuring shape note music.

The city has a vibrant downtown historic district, with many buildings dating to before the Civil War. The city has 19 historical markers, including homes dating from the 1880s, churches, and colleges.

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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