Anderson County
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
31.7659° N, 95.6275° W
Where to Find It
about 5 mi. NE of Palestine on US 79
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW Col. Homer Garrison, Jr. Palestine
- 0.1 mi SE Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell Palestine
- 0.1 mi SE Anderson County Courthouse Palestine
- 0.1 mi SE Purvey Lee (P.L.) Chism Palestine
- 0.1 mi SE Timothy Stephen Smith Palestine
- 0.1 mi SE Palestine Salt Works C. S. A. Palestine