Elkhart, Texas
Elkhart is a small town in Anderson County, Texas, in East Texas, about 52 miles south of Tyler as the crow flies, with a population of about 1,266.
Anderson
County
1,266
Population
East Texas
Region
1.5 sq mi
Land Area
52 mi
straight line to Tyler
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Elkhart on Wikipedia
Elkhart City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Elkhart.
Major roads: Hwy 287 · US Hwy 287 · State Hwy 19 · State Hwy 294
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Elkhart from our research
What we've verified about Elkhart, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Site of Daniel Parker's Pilgrim church, the oldest Primitive Baptist congregation in Texas, settled in 1851 and grown by the railroad. Details →
- Dining
- 3 verified places to eat and drink. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 20 public schools within 12 miles, across 6 districts and charters, mainly Palestine ISD, Elkhart ISD and Westwood ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid, CenterPoint gas, City of Elkhart water, Live Oak Waste trash, and internet in Anderson County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Mission Tejas (21 mi), Fort Boggy (39 mi), Purtis Creek (55 mi). Nearest lakes: Houston County Lake (15 mi), Lake Jacksonville (26 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 3 licensed plumbers and 3 licensed electricians serve Elkhart. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Elkhart, Texas
Anderson County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Elkhart in Anderson County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Elkhart in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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