Palestine, TX

Texas · Anderson County

Palestine is a small city in Texas with a population of 18,888. Residents earn $46,228 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

18,888 Population 971/sq mi density

$46,228 Median Income $26,983 per capita

$153,400 Home Value $186,984 Zillow

$1,032 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

548 Violent Crime/100K 2,486 property/100K

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Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$46,228 median income, 4.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$153,400 home value, $1,032/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

548 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers Near Palestine, TX

34 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Palestine, TX.

Name	Description
Captain Steven L. Bennett	Marker is on West Spring Street near North Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
Osjetea Briggs	Marker is at the intersection of East Palestine Avenue (State Highway 19) and North Laura Street, on the right when traveling east on East Palestine Avenue.
Purvey Lee (P. L.) Chism	Marker is on East Lacy Street, on the right when traveling east.
Roy B. Wallace	Marker is on South Micheaux Street, on the right when traveling north.
William Freeman	Marker can be reached from Moody Street east of Birch Street, on the right when traveling east.
Anderson County in the Civil War	Marker is at the intersection of North Jackson Street and West Oak Street, on the left when traveling north on North Jackson Street.
Timothy Stephen Smith	(February 20, 1902 - April 30, 2000). Marker is on East Lacy Street, on the right when traveling east.
Col. Homer Garrison, Jr.	Marker is on North Mallard Street (State Highway 19), on the right when traveling south.
Christopher Columbus Rogers	Marker is at the intersection of West Spring Street and West Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on West Spring Street.
Dr. Bonner Frizzell	Marker is on South Micheaux Street, on the right when traveling north.
Robert (Bob) Knight	Marker is on South Micheaux Street, on the right when traveling north.
The I&GN Railroad in Palestine	Marker is at the intersection of West Spring Street and West Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on West Spring Street.
Micham Main	Marker is on North Perry Street (Loop State Highway 127), on the right when traveling south.
Swanson Cemetery	Marker is on Park Road 70, on the left when traveling south.
Texas State Railroad	Marker is on Park Road 70, on the left when traveling south.
John H. Reagan	Marker is at the intersection of East Park Avenue and Crockett Road (U.S. 287), on the right when traveling west on East Park Avenue.
John H. Reagan	Marker is at the intersection of North Jackson Street and West Oak Street, on the left when traveling north on North Jackson Street.
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church	Marker is at the intersection of East Murchison Street and East Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling west on East Murchison Street.
Anderson County Courthouse	Marker is on North Church Street (State Highway 19), on the right when traveling north.
Palestine High School	Marker is on South Micheaux Street, on the right when traveling north.
Fort Houston Cemetery	Marker is on Harcrow Road, on the right when traveling south.
Kolstad Jewelers	Marker is on West Oak Street near North Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling west.
Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell	(April 22, 1856 - April 1, 1923). Marker is at the intersection of North Church Street (State Highway 19) and East Lacy Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street.
Hodges - Darsey House	Marker is at the intersection of East Hodges Street and North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on East Hodges Street.
Old Montalba	Marker is on Highway 19, 3.5 miles Highway 321, on the left when traveling north.
Fort Houston	(Site one-fourth mile south). Marker is at the intersection of West Reagan Street and Knox Street, on the right when traveling east on West Reagan Street.
Site of Old Magnolia	Marker is on Highway 294 near Farm to Market Road 2117.
First Presbyterian Church	Marker is on Avenue A near East Oak Street, on the left when traveling west.
Seven Oaks	Marker is on East Kolstad Street east of North Elm Street, on the left when traveling east.
Palestine Salt Works C.S.A.	Marker is at the intersection of North Church Street (State Highway 19) and East Crawford Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street.
Sacred Heart Church	Marker is at the intersection of West Oak Street and North Queen Street, on the right when traveling west on West Oak Street.
Anderson County	Marker is at the intersection of North Mallard Street (State Highway 19) and East Poplar Street, on the right when traveling south on North Mallard Street.
Fort Houston	Marker is at the intersection of West Reagan Street and Knox Street, on the right when traveling east on West Reagan Street.
John H. Reagan Monument	Marker is at the intersection of East Park Avenue and Crocket Road (U.S. 287), on the right when traveling west on East Park Avenue.

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