County Guide

Van Zandt County

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Van

Van is in central Van Zandt County at the intersection of I-20 and Texas 110. In 1894, Henry Vance established a post office and the name Van was chosen when…

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Cities

Cities in Van Zandt County

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Wills Point

Wills Point was first settled near the T&P Railroad in 1873, as Iola, and later…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Canton

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Grand Saline

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Edgewood

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

Sep–Oct
25–4
Family Fall Festival
Canton
Oct
24
Wills Point Annual Boo on the Bricks
Wills Point