Garrison, Texas
Garrison is a small town in Nacogdoches County, Texas, in East Texas, about 18 miles northeast of Nacogdoches as the crow flies, with a population of about 827.
Median home $91,300 · Median rent $853/mo · Household income $48,125/yr Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (1.2 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Garrison on Wikipedia
Coming up near Garrison
All events →- Nov14Heritage Syrup Festival
Henderson · ~29 mi · Sat, Nov 14
- Sep16Texas State Forest Festival
Lufkin · ~37 mi · Sep 16 – Sep 19
Dates confirmed on each organizer's site. Check the link before you drive.
Garrison from our research
What we've verified about Garrison, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Founded in 1884 when Capt. J. H. Garrison deeded land for a railroad depot near the Attoyac, incorporated in 1890, and home of one of Texas's early women mayors. Details →
- Dining
- 1 verified place to eat and drink. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 4 public schools within 12 miles, in Garrison ISD and Timpson ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative power (no plan shopping), City of Garrison water, propane-heavy gas options, and internet in Nacogdoches County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Martin Creek Lake (32 mi), Mission Tejas (48 mi), Caddo Lake (62 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Naconiche (7 mi), Pinkston Reservoir (12 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed electrician serve Garrison. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
Garrison City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Garrison.
Major roads: FM 95 · US Hwy 59
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
FAQ: Garrison, Texas
Nacogdoches County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Garrison in Nacogdoches County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Garrison in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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