Historical Markers in Texas

Anderson County

History·Anderson County·Texas

Created March 24, 1846, from Houston County. Organized July 13, 1846 with Palestine as the county seat. Named in honor of Kenneth Lewis Anderson, vice-president of the Republic of Texas, 1844-45

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31.8110, -95.5684

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