Tennessee Colony Texas Map

About Tennessee Colony, Texas

Tennessee Colony is a locality in Anderson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Tennessee Colony is located at 31.8354°N, 95.8388°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75861.

Tennessee Colony breathes a quiet existence under the wide East Texas sky, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 41.1 miles east-south-east of Corsicana, TX (from Corsicana, TX: bearing 116°T), and is situated 13.2 miles west-north-west of Palestine. Rolling terrain, softened by the persistent green of pine and oak, gives way to the gentle curves of the Trinity River, its waters a slow, dark ribbon reflecting the shifting moods of the heavens. The air here often carries the humid, earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that bloom in scattered profusion along the roadside and in the dappled shade of the woods. Sunlight filters through the thick canopy of trees, casting shifting patterns on the ground that feel ancient and unchanging, a testament to the enduring presence of nature in this pocket of Anderson County. The history of Tennessee Colony is a story whispered by the land, a legacy woven from the threads of early settlers drawn to its fertile ground and the promise of a new beginning. Though once a more bustling hub, its economy now hums with a quieter cadence, still tethered to the agricultural roots that first drew people here, with cattle ranching and timber holding their ground. The Trinity River, a silent witness to generations, has always been a vital artery, providing sustenance and a means of passage, its banks holding secrets of forgotten days. While grand monuments are absent, the enduring character of Tennessee Colony lies in its unpretentious charm, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation, and the simple beauty of the landscape offers a profound sense of belonging.

About This Tennessee Colony Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tennessee Colony, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.835445, -95.83885. 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 Tennessee Colony and Anderson County.

Detailed location data for Tennessee Colony includes the ZIP code (75861), telephone area code (903), county seat of Anderson County (Palestine), 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 Tennessee Colony is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.