Van Zandt County | |
|---|---|
 The Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
 Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°34′N 95°50′W / 32.56°N 95.84°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1848 |
| Named for | Isaac Van Zandt |
| Seat | Canton |
| Largest city | Canton |
| Area | |
• Total | 860 sq mi (2,200 km2) |
| • Land | 843 sq mi (2,180 km2) |
| • Water | 17 sq mi (40 km2) 2.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 59,541 |
| • Density | 69/sq mi (27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www |
Van Zandt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas, in the northeastern part of the state. As of the 2020 census, its population was 59,541.[1] Its county seat is Canton.[2] The county is named for Isaac Van Zandt (1813–1847), a member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas.[3]
- ^ "Van Zandt County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ History of Van Zandt County (Van Zandt County History Book Committee. Dallas, Texas: 1984)