Anthony Texas Map

About Anthony, Texas

Anthony is a locality in Fannin County, Texas, United States. Anthony is located at 33.6768°N, 96.3733°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 79821.

Anthony lies in a landscape etched by the slow, patient artistry of North Texas rainfall, where the earth rolls in broad, sun-warmed swells towards the horizon. It lies 10.9 miles east-south-east of Denison, TX (from Denison, TX: bearing 120°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-north-east of Bells. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grass and distant pine, a fragrance that clings to the skin like a memory. Scattered homesteads, their white paint often faded to a soft grey, dot the countryside, each a small island in a sea of green and gold fields. The sky here feels vast, an endless canvas that shifts from the pale, watery blue of morning to the deep, bruised purples and oranges of evening, the light itself a palpable presence that softens edges and lends a quiet grace to the ordinary. The history of Anthony is tied to the rich blackland soil, a testament to generations who coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground. Originally settled by farmers drawn to its agricultural promise, the area’s economy has long been rooted in the cultivation of cotton and grains, the rhythmic cycles of planting and harvest dictating the pace of life. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the quiet hum of small businesses along Main Street, from the hardware store to the local diner, speaks to a resilient spirit that adapts to changing times. Anthony also carries a subtle connection to its past through the weathered barns and fences that stand as silent witnesses to the enduring work of its people, a community that cherishes its heritage while looking towards the future with a steady, unassuming gaze.

About This Anthony Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anthony, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.676771, -96.373319. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Anthony and Fannin County.

Detailed location data for Anthony includes the ZIP code (75479), telephone area code (972, 469, 915), county seat of Fannin County (Bonham), and school district assignment (Anthony Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Anthony is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.