Daingerfield, Texas
Daingerfield is a small town in Morris County, Texas, in East Texas, about 37 miles north of Longview as the crow flies, with a population of about 2,534.
Morris
County
2,534
Population
East Texas
Region
2.5 sq mi
Land Area
37 mi
straight line to Longview
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Daingerfield on Wikipedia
Daingerfield City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Daingerfield.
Major roads: State Hwy 11 · State Hwy 49 · US Hwy 259
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Daingerfield from our research
What we've verified about Daingerfield, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Named for Capt. London Daingerfield, made Morris County seat in 1877, rebuilt after an 1879 fire, and booming on Lone Star Steel. Details →
- Dining
- 10 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian · Breakfast & Diner; 1 has a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 14 public schools within 12 miles, across 5 districts and charters, mainly Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD, Hughes Springs ISD and Pewitt CISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- SWEPCO electricity (regulated, no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, City of Daingerfield water, and internet options in Morris County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Daingerfield (2 mi), Lake Bob Sandlin (22 mi), Atlanta (31 mi). Nearest lakes: Welsh Reservoir (7 mi), Lake o' the Pines (16 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed plumber, 1 licensed HVAC contractor and 4 licensed electricians serve Daingerfield. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Daingerfield, Texas
Morris County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Daingerfield in Morris County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Daingerfield in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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