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Why visit Overton
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Overton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Overton
Overton is a city in Rusk and Smith counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Overton lies in two counties as well as two metropolitan areas. The Rusk County portion of the city is part of the Longview Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Smith County portion is part of the Tyler Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Overton, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes5
Los Regios
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
211 South Commerce Street, Overton
Su-Mo 11:00-14:00, Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Milanos Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
109 South Commerce Street, Overton
Su-Th 10:30-21:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.9 mi
1113 South Commerce Street, Overton
Su-Th 06:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00
Overton Donut Shop
Fast food · Donut · 0.7 mi
810 South Commerce Street, Overton
Mo-Su 05:00-12:00
Churches and places of worship4
Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.4 mi
112 East South Street, Overton
Shopping1
Brookshire's
Grocery · 0.4 mi
200 West Henderson Street, Overton
History
It was known to the Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Creeks who lived in the area as Tiyuk Hekia (Standing Pine); many years later, when it was incorporated, it became known as Overton.
The town was named after Major Frank Overton, an early settler and landowner who donated some of his land for the town site. It was platted in 1873 and a post office was granted that year.
Overton was originally intended to be a crossroads for two railroads. In 1875, the Henderson and Overton Branch Railroad, 16 miles (26 km) long, was completed and was later joined by the International-Great Northern. When the nearby communities of Bellview, Jamestown, Rocky Mount, and Salem were all bypassed by the railroad, Overton gained the businesses and people who wanted to benefit from the railroad lines. The town offered lots for businesses to relocate, and many took the offer.
The Masons and Odd Fellows built the first school, and a church was constructed in 1875. By 1888 the population had increased to 500 and had all essential businesses, including a newspaper. Overton prospered as an agricultural community, and in 1904 the population had reached 568.
From the History section of Overton, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare1
Map of Overton
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 65°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Henderson (12 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
Rusk 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
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- New London 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Arp 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Kilgore 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Liberty City 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Henderson 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Tyler 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Longview 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Bullard 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Big Sandy 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Jacksonville 28 mi southwest, about 45 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McMillan Memorial Library, Overton, TX IMG 4413, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Overton Elementary School, Matthew Prosser, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Great Race Across the Southwest November 2019 01 (Overton), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Great Race Across the Southwest November 2019 04 (Overton), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Great Race Across the Southwest November 2019 05 (Overton), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Great Race Across the Southwest November 2019 02 (Overton), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Great Race Across the Southwest November 2019 03 (Overton), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brookshires in Overton, TX, Nsaum75, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Overton, Texas, Matthew Prosser, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS055-E-33584 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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