Larue Texas Map

About Larue, Texas

Larue is a locality in Henderson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Larue is located at 32.1168°N, 95.6747°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75770.

Larue unfolds across rolling terrain where the piney woods of East Texas begin their slow, deliberate surrender to the broader, more open country. It lies 27.2 miles south-west of Tyler, TX (from Tyler, TX: bearing 234°T), and is situated 12.2 miles east-south-east of Athens. The land here is a gentle embrace, softened by the humid air that carries the scent of damp earth and ripening berries in the summer months. Scattered stands of oak and hickory break the horizon, their leaves a vibrant emerald in the spring and a riot of ochre and crimson come autumn, casting shifting patterns of shadow and light on the country roads that wind like forgotten ribbons through the landscape. The sky above Larue often hangs with a benevolent weight, painted with clouds that drift with a languid, unhurried grace, hinting at the frequent, life-giving rains that sustain the region. The history of Larue is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the fertile soil that has long been its lifeblood. For generations, agriculture has been the heartbeat of this place, with cotton and cattle once dominating the economic landscape, their yields reflecting the unpredictable moods of the Texas sky. Today, while the echoes of those early days still resonate, Larue finds its strength in a more diversified economy, with small businesses and a resilient spirit shaping its present. It's a place where the past is not a distant memory but a living presence, felt in the weathered barns and the stories passed down like precious heirlooms, a testament to the enduring character of this corner of Henderson County.

About This Larue Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Larue, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Larue and Henderson County.

Detailed location data for Larue includes the ZIP code (75770), telephone area code (903), county seat of Henderson County (Athens), and school district assignment. 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 Larue is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.