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Information on Palestine, Anderson County

The City of Palestine is located in the state of Texas, in Anderson County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Palestine at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Palestine City HALL, Anderson County

Palestine City Hall's addressPalestine Palestine Municipal Building
504 N Queen St

Palestine, TX 75801-2733
United States
Phone number of Palestine City Hall+1 903-731-8400
Palestine, TX emailNot available
Palestine official websitecityofpalestinetx.com
Mayor of PalestineBob Herrington
Anderson County, Texas: Vital Records Palestine vital records
Birth Certificate Order your Texas birth certificate online

Common questions about Palestine

What county is Palestine TX in?

Palestine, TX is located in Anderson County

Where is Palestine, Texas ?

Palestine lies in Anderson County in the eastern part of Texas, within the United States. It is situated approximately 110 miles southeast of Dallas and 150 miles north of Houston. Positioned in the Piney Woods region, it is also around 45 miles southwest of Tyler, a key regional city.

Demography of Palestine

Name of Palestine inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population18 712 inhabitants127 / 1 806
Population density in Palestine954,4 pop/sq mi (368,5 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in Palestine, TX

This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Palestine, TX
Name Street Phone number
HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK401 EAST HOUSTON AVENUE9365443255
HENDERSON COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK100 EAST TYLER STREET9036756115
LEON COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK139 EAST MAIN STREET9035362227
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER3620 VARSITY DRIVE9035655701
TYLER POST OFFICE2100 WEST MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD9035798674
NAVARRO COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK300 WEST THIRD AVENUE9036543040
GROESBECK POST OFFICE112 S. DR JB RIGGS DR2547293304
CANTON POST OFFICE1001 WEST DALLAS STREET9035672371
VAN ZANDT COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK121 EAST DALLAS STREET9035676576
MADISON COUNTY DISTRICT CLERKS OFFICE101 WEST MAIN9362416212
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK101 WEST MAIN9365607730
LUFKIN MAIN POST OFFICE800 SOUTH JOHN REDDITT DRIVE9366347749
ANGELINA COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK215 EAST LUFKIN AVENUE9366344312
KILGORE MAIN POST OFFICE500 NORTH KILGORE STREET9039842313
KAUFMAN COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK100 WEST MULBERRY STREET9729320279

Top 3 most popular banks in Palestine

There are 11 bank branches in Palestine.
Southside Bank is the most popular bank in Palestine with 2 branch offices, followed by VeraBank, National Association with 1 branch offices and then Shelby Savings Bank, SSB with 1 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Palestine:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Southside Bank2Full Service Retail Office
VeraBank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Shelby Savings Bank, SSB1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Prosperity Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Austin Bank, Texas National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Flanagan State Bank1Limited Service Loan Production Office
Capital One, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Commercial Bank of Texas, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First National Bank Texas1Full Service Retail Office
Regions Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Palestine administrative numbers

Palestine City code4854708
Palestine City postcode75801

Transportation modes in Palestine

Airport
Palestine Municipal Airport 3.9 miles
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport 43.9 miles
Corsicana Municipal Airport 48.2 miles

Palestine territory

Palestine area19,61 sq mi (50,78 km²)
Palestine altitude512 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 31.7545
Longitude: -95.6469
Latitude: 31° 45' 16'' North
Longitude: 95° 38' 49'' West
Time zone
UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago)
Summer time : UTC -5:00
Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time
Cities twinned with PalestineCurrently, the town Palestine isn’t twinned
Namesake of Palestine
  • Palestine, Arkansas, États-Unis
  • Palestine, Illinois, États-Unis
  • Palestine, Ohio, États-Unis
Natural parksPalestine isn't part of a natural park

What is Palestine close to?

Nearby cities include: Elkhart, Oakwood, Grapeland and Frankston
FrankstonFrankston
OakwoodNeighbouring townsElkhart
OakwoodElkhartElkhart
Elkhart 9.6 milesOakwood 16.8 milesGrapeland 20.5 miles
Frankston 22.6 milesPoynor 22.7 milesCuney 23.9 miles
Berryville 25.4 milesJacksonville 26.9 milesLatexo 27.1 miles
Coffee City 27.8 milesRusk 29.4 milesMoore Station 30.5 miles
Gallatin 30.7 milesFairfield 30.9 miles 

Distance between Palestine and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 1329 milesHouston : 137 milesPhiladelphia : 1280 miles
Phoenix : 965 milesSan Antonio : 233 milesSan Diego : 1257 miles
Dallas : 97 miles closestSan Jose : 1535 milesJacksonville : 834 miles
Indianapolis : 769 milesSan Francisco : 1604 milesAustin : 160 miles
Columbus : 908 milesFort Worth : 122 milesCharlotte : 887 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Palestine, TX

Elementary schools in Palestine

Neches Elementary

District of Neches Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 270

Northside Pri

District of Palestine Independent School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 1
Students : 520

Southside Elementary

District of Palestine Independent School District
Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 3
Students : 517

Story Intermediate

District of Palestine Independent School District
Lowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 6
Students : 760

Washington Early Childhood Center

District of Palestine Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 193

Westwood Elementary

District of Westwood Independent School District
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 6
Students : 471

Westwood Pri

District of Westwood Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 461

Middle schools in Palestine

Palestine J H

District of Palestine Independent School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 493

Westwood J H

District of Westwood Independent School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 231

High schools in Palestine

Neches High School

District of Neches Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 108

Palestine High School

District of Palestine Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 972

Westwood High School

District of Westwood Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 437

Alternative schools in Palestine

Ut Tyler Innovation Academy - Palestine

District of Ut Tyler Innovation Academy
Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 11
Students : 202

Leisure and activities in Palestine surrounding area

Golf course
Elkhart Golf Club
to Elkhart 10.2 miles
Pine Dunes Resort and Golf Club
to Frankston 16.7 miles