Palestine Texas and Anderson County Texas * Area History

The county seat, Palestine, is one of the oldest and
most historical cities in East Texas. Located among the beautiful pines and dogwood trees, it is filled with a rich heritage. When Anderson County was formed on March 24, 1846, from Houston County, both Fort Houston and Mound Prairie claimed the privilege of the county seat.

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William Bigelow and J.R. Fulton owned 525 acres where Palestine now stands. These two enterprising merchants, seeing the opportunity to increase their holdings, offered the commissioners 100 acres on which to build the new town and the commissioners court decided in favor to the two men's generous offer.

Railroad buffs and all the young at heart will want to discover the mystique and enjoy a ride on the Texas State Railroad,

in one of Texas' oldest Railroad towns. Suddenly,
it's 1896 again as you ride the steel rails of the Texas State Railroad. The Palestine Depot reflects the architecture of the early 20th century. Because of the trains historical authenticity, the railroad park and its old steamers frequently are "stars" in movies
and TV.

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