County Guide

Van Zandt County

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Wills Point

Wills Point was first settled near the T&P Railroad in 1873, as Iola, and later it was renamed for William Wills, whose log cabin served as a resting place for…

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Cities

Cities in Van Zandt County

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Grand Saline

Grand Saline grew from a primitive salt works facility established in 1845 to what is…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Van

Van is in central Van Zandt County at the intersection of I-20 and Texas 110.…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Edgewood

Because of a dispute between Canton and Wills Point over the location of the Van…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Canton

As a farming and livestock market, the county seat of Van Zandt County was originally…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Apr
18
Annual Brick Street Spring Festival
Wills Point
Sep–Oct
25–4
Family Fall Festival
Canton