Henderson, Texas
Henderson is a city and the county seat of Rusk County, Texas, 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.
Henderson, Texas | |
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Streetscape of historic downtown Henderson | |
Henderson Location of Henderson, Texas Henderson Henderson (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 32°9′14″N 94°48′10″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Rusk |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| • City Council | Mayor J.W. "Buzz" Fullen Tommy Goode Michael Searcy Henry Pace Melissa Morton Steve Higginbotham |
| • City Manager | Jay Abercrombie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.04 sq mi (31.19 km2) |
| • Land | 11.95 sq mi (30.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 13,271 |
| • Density | 1,100.66/sq mi (424.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 75652-75654 |
| Area code | 903/430 |
| FIPS code | 48-33212 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1337593 |
| Website | hendersontx.us |
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.