Hemphill, Texas
Hemphill is a small town in Sabine County, Texas, in East Texas, about 51 miles east of Nacogdoches as the crow flies, with a population of about 1,039.
Sabine
County
1,039
Population
East Texas
Region
2.5 sq mi
Land Area
51 mi
straight line to Nacogdoches
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Hemphill on Wikipedia
Hemphill City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Hemphill.
Major roads: Hwy 184 · Hwy 87 · State Hwy 184 · State Hwy 87
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Hemphill from our research
What we've verified about Hemphill, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Laid out in 1859 as the new Sabine County seat, named for jurist John Hemphill, and shaped by timber, railroads, and Toledo Bend. Details →
- Dining
- 9 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Breakfast & Diner · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Barbecue. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 5 public schools within 12 miles, in Hemphill ISD and West Sabine ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- City-owned electric, gas, water, and sewer on one bill (no plan shopping), contracted garbage, and internet near Toledo Bend. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Martin Dies, Jr. (39 mi), Martin Creek Lake (77 mi), Village Creek (78 mi). Nearest lakes: Toledo Bend Reservoir (16 mi), Sam Rayburn Reservoir (26 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 2 licensed HVAC contractors and 2 licensed electricians serve Hemphill. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Hemphill, Texas
Sabine County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Hemphill in Sabine County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Hemphill in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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