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Palestine, Texas
Palestine is a city of 19,136 people in Anderson County, Texas, founded in 1846.
Why visit Palestine
Townapedia lists 72 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 26 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include City Lights Palestine, Anderson County Courthouse and Howard House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Palestine
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Palestine
Palestine is a city in and the seat of Anderson County in the U.S. state of Texas. It was named after Palestine, Illinois, by preacher Daniel Parker, who had migrated from that town.
From the Wikipedia article Palestine, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
City Lights Palestine
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
545 East Palestine Avenue, Palestine
Museums and landmarks72
Anderson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic place in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas
Howard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas
Texas and Pacific 610
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Preserved T&P I-1a class locomotive
Museum for East Texas Culture
Museum · 1.2 mi
Museum in Palestine, Texas
South Union Missionary Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · Baptist · 0.7 mi
Westwood United Methodist Church
Monument and historic site · Methodist · 1.8 mi
60 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes26
1855 Restaurant & Saloon
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.7 mi
555 East Palestine Avenue, Palestine
Chips Burger Village
Restaurant · Burger · 1.0 mi
908 West Palestine Avenue, Palestine
Old Magnolia Coffee Shop
Cafe · Sandwich, Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
115 West Main Street, Palestine
Shep's BBQ & Catering
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
1013 East Palestine Avenue, Palestine
14 more on the map.
History
Indigenous groups, such as the Coushatta Tribe, occupied this area for thousands of years before European encounter. During the years of Spanish and Mexican control of major parts of the Southwest, what became East Texas was lightly settled by Europeans.
From the History section of Palestine, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
1100 East Palestine Avenue, Palestine
Churches and places of worship36
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.3 mi
4400 Loop 256, Palestine
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine
School · 1.1 mi
100 University Blvd, Palestine
Healthcare6
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
2107 South Loop 256, Palestine
Map of Palestine
212 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 65°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 37°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Palestine 2 Ne (3 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
Anderson County has had 21 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)
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Palestine Municipal Airport (PSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Elkhart 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Neches 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Oakwood 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Grapeland 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Frankston 23 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Poynor 23 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Jacksonville 26 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Athens 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Tyler 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Corsicana 53 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 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
- Palestine, TX, City Hall IMG 2312, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The I&GN Railroad in Palestine, Jpo tx113, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The I&GN Railroad in Palestine est. shot, Jpo tx113, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 45 (Palestine Visitor Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Confederate Veterans Memorial Plaza, Palestine, Texas, Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Palestine City Hall 20160829 3, Steve Groom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 25 (Centennial Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 23 (G. E. Dilley Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine Tx Sacred Heart Church 20161130, Steve Groom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 15 (Sacred Heart Catholic Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 24 (G. E. Dilley Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 16 (Sacred Heart Catholic Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 17 (Redlands Hotel), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 12 (Hamburger Bar), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 22 (Sacred Heart Catholic Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 20 (W Oak Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 19 (Redlands Hotel), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 18 (Sacred Heart Catholic Church rectory), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine carnegie library, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 14 (Carnegie Library), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 13 (Carnegie Library), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Redlands Hotel Palestine, Texas, Tony Greene, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palestine Tx City Hall20161205, Steve Groom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 09 (Palestine City Hall), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 21 (W Oak Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 26 (Robinson Bank Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 11 (Palestine Masonic Lodge No. 31), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 10 (Cherokee County Crisis Center and Second Glance), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 51 (601 S Sycamore Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine City Hall 2016-08-29 2, Steve Groom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine TX city hall 2016-08-29 1, Steve Groom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 06 (Farris' Texas Wraps & Wings), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 27 (Old Magnolia Sandwich Shop), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 07 (Eilenberger's Bakery), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 52 (Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 05 (Texas Theatre), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 08 (Palestine Police Department), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 28 (Duncan Depot Antiques), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 03 (Post Office and Federal Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palestine August 2017 02 (St. Philip's Episcopal Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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