Why visit Carthage
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Panola College and Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Carthage
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carthage
Carthage is a city in and the county seat of Panola County, Texas, United States. The city is situated in deep East Texas, 20 miles (32 km) west of the Louisiana state line. Its population was 6,569 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Carthage, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Panola College
School · 1.2 mi
Community college in Carthage, Texas, U.S.
Museums and landmarks12
Historic 1891 Panola County Jail & Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
213 North Shelby Street, Carthage
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Bulldog Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
1600 West Panola Street, Carthage
Restaurants and cafes14
Milano's Family Restaurant'e (Pizza Pasta & Wings)
Restaurant · Italian, Turkish · 0.6 mi
46 West Panola Street
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; PH unknown
Rancho Grande
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
212 North Adams Street, Carthage
Donut Deluxe
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
712 West Panola Street, Carthage
Chick O' Fish
Fast food · Chicken · 1.1 mi
1020 West Panola Street, Carthage
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 11:00-17:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
710 West Panola Street, Carthage
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:30-23:00
2 more on the map.
History
Carthage was founded in 1847, two years after Texas was admitted to the United States. During the Civil War, men from Carthage and Panola County served as Confederate soldiers. African-American resident Milton M. Holland, formerly enslaved, served as a Union sergeant and earned a Medal of Honor.
Carthage was established in 1834 and became the county seat. The Harrises were early settlers and named the town after their former home of Carthage, Tennessee. When Carthage established in 1848, it was named after Carthage, Mississippi.
After the Civil War, population growth was slow, but large amounts of cotton, corn, sweet potatoes, oats, and sugarcane were produced in the county. The city began to expand in 1888 when a railroad reached Carthage, along with telegraph and telephone lines.
During the Great Depression, a gas field was discovered near Carthage. After World War II, this gas field was developed and proved to be the largest in the United States. The city flourished, with the population increasing from about 1,300 to 5,000. During this period, a courthouse and a high school were built. In 1947, Panola County Junior College was established in Carthage and founded KGAS-AM 1590, which began broadcasting in 1955.
From the History section of Carthage, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship9
Saint Pauls Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.8 mi
2000 West Panola Street, Carthage
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare2
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
412 West Panola Street, Carthage
Map of Carthage
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 4.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 4.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 72°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carthage (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Panola County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harrison County Airport (ASL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Tatum 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Timpson 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Logansport 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Garrison 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Marshall 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Henderson 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Waskom 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Hallsville 28 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Greenwood 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Longview 35 mi northwest, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hawthorn House in Carthage, TX IMG 2958, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
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