Troup Texas Map

About Troup, Texas

Troup is a locality in Smith County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,338. The population density is 308.7 people per km². Troup is located at 32.1446°N, 95.1205°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75789.

Troup, Texas, lies cradled within the rolling East Texas terrain, a place where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth after a rain. It lies 17.8 miles south-east of Tyler, TX (from Tyler, TX: bearing 143°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-east of Whitehouse. The landscape here is a gentle intermingling of dense pine forests and open pastures, punctuated by the occasional tranquil pond reflecting the vast, often cloud-streaked sky. In the late afternoon, the sunlight filters through the tall trees in long, golden shafts, illuminating the quiet streets and casting an almost sacred stillness over the small businesses and residential homes that define Troup. The very soil, a rich, dark loam, seems to hold the memory of seasons past, a constant, grounding presence beneath the feet of its inhabitants. The history of Troup is deeply entwined with the timber industry that once dominated this part of Smith County, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, well-built homes and a community that learned resilience from the demanding work of clearing and shaping the land. Though the echoes of sawmills have long since faded, agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and the cultivation of various crops, continues to form the backbone of Troup's local economy. The town retains a character shaped by generations of hardworking families, a place where neighborly bonds are strong and the pace of life allows for genuine connection. The simple, unpretentious charm of Troup is its most distinctive feature, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of East Texas.

About This Troup Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Troup, 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 Troup and Smith County.

Detailed location data for Troup includes the ZIP code (75789), telephone area code (903), county seat of Smith County (Tyler), and school district assignment (Troup 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 Troup is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.