County Guide

Van Zandt County

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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Van

Van is in central Van Zandt County at the intersection of I-20 and Texas 110. In 1894, Henry Vance established a post office and the name Van was chosen when…

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Cities

Cities in Van Zandt County

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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Wills Point

Wills Point was first settled near the T&P Railroad in 1873, as Iola, and later…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Canton

As a farming and livestock market, the county seat of Van Zandt County was originally…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Edgewood

Because of a dispute between Canton and Wills Point over the location of the Van…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Grand Saline

Grand Saline grew from a primitive salt works facility established in 1845 to what is…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Apr
18
Annual Brick Street Spring Festival
Wills Point
Sep–Oct
25–4
Family Fall Festival
Canton