Location: Palestine
Texas (TX), United States
Country: United States
State: Texas
County: Anderson
Government• Type: Council-Manager
• City Council: Mayor Steve Presley
Will Brule
Mitchell Jordan
Vickie Chivers
Joe Baxter
Doug Smith
Ann Conner
• City Manager: Michael Hornes
Area• Total: 19.6 sq mi (50.7 km)
• Land: 19.4 sq mi (50.2 km)
• Water: 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km)
Elevation: 482 ft (147 m)
Population (2010)• Total: 18,712
• Density: 965/sq mi (372.7/km)
Time zone: Central (CST) (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST): CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes: 75800-75899
Area code(s): 903
FIPS code: 48-54708
GNIS feature ID: 1364714
Website: www.cityofpalestinetx.com
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What to do and see in Palestine, Texas (TX): The Best Historic Sites
May 12, 2022 Joeann Galban
Palestine (/ˈpælɪstiːn/ PAL-i-steen) is a city in Anderson County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 18,712. It is the county seat. Palestine was named for Palestine, Illinois, by Daniel Parker.
Restaurants in Palestine
1. Historic Bowers Mansion 1878
2. Historic 1895 Antioch Baptist Church
3. Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church
4. Texas Jail House
704 Avenue a St Corner of Mallard Street and Avenue A, Palestine, TX 75801-2910 +1 903-373-8158 https://www.texasjailhouse.com/
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Reviewed By 342shannone
We went to Palestine for Polar Express. Our hotel had the Grinch's Lair advertised. It was a great Christmas time experience for the family. Would definitely recommend.
