East Mountain, Texas
East Mountain is a small town in Upshur County, Texas, in East Texas, about 9 miles northwest of Longview, with a population of about 820.
Upshur
County
820
Population
East Texas
Region
2.1 sq mi
Land Area
9 mi
to Longview
Updated September 2026 · Population approximate. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · East Mountain on Wikipedia
East Mountain City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through East Mountain.
Major roads: FM 3358 · State Hwy 300
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
A small rural settlement with agricultural traditions and quiet residential character.
About East Mountain
East Mountain is located in Upshur County, in East Texas. Notable landmarks and points of interest include East Mountain Community Church, Rural Heritage Routes, Countryside Landscapes.
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